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DBZ 5896

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 5896
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 53,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 53,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 152,203 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 152,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 51,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 49,710 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 49,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,294 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,652 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 49,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,423 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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DBZ 5896 is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBZ 5896, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBZ 5896 registered?

DBZ 5896 is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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