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F113 KVS

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,648 mi
Last recorded62,648 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF113 KVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,152 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,545 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,013 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight noise from all wheel bearings

Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight noise from all wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 78,988 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F113 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F113 KVS, 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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F113 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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