MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed over heated fan not cutting in (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing repair not to standard
Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed over heated fan not cutting in (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing repair not to standard
Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox mount starting to split
front brake discs rusty
tail pipe end corroded
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake discs rusty
tail pipe end corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear jacking posts corroded
f/brake discs rusty
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s wiper rubber split on end
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s wiper rubber split on end
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal high
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F131 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 F131 FNX, 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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F131 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 February 1989.
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