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F131 FNX

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

52,715 mi
Last recorded52,715 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 FNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 52,715 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 52,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,054 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,050 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 52,044 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,686 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 51,664 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,358 miles

front brake discs rusty

tail pipe end corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,358 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs rusty

tail pipe end corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,269 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 48,269 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,353 miles

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

o/s wiper rubber split on end

Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,925 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,920 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,516 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal high

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,915 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,522 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,100 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 44,100 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,508 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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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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