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F133 KVS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 KVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 104,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,645 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting and 1 missing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside front sills and outrigger but not within prescribed area

Fail 17 Feb 2017 102,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside front sills and outrigger but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 98,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 98,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,871 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,212 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 93,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 91,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre has small cuts to tread

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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F133 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F133 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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F133 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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