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F134 FNX

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,563 mi
Last recorded119,563 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF134 FNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 119,563 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot perishing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 8 Nov 2023 119,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,567 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers cracked/perished

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 115,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust rubbers cracked/perished

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,064 miles

Corrosion underneath

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 111,062 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion underneath

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 111,044 miles

Body corrosion

Corrosion to floor sills and chassis

Fail 19 Aug 2020 111,044 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,027 miles

corrosion to body and both front doors

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,609 miles

Both front tyres cracked and split between the tread

General surface corrosion around and underneath the vehicle

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,443 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,445 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 105,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,237 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

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

Front arches covered in duck tape

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

Offside front inner arch corroded hole

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All exhaust rubbers perished

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

Front arches covered in duck tape

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

Offside front inner arch corroded hole

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,360 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished

Both front wheel arches covered with tape

Exhaust tailpipe corroded hole

Offside front inner arch/outer sill corroded holes

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 17 Jun 2013 107,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

All exhaust rubbers perished

Both front wheel arches covered with tape

Exhaust tailpipe corroded hole

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs very corroded

Offside front inner arch/outer sill corroded holes

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 105,711 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

both front brake disc worn

corrosion all over vehicle

o/s outer handbrake cable worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 105,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

both front brake disc worn

corrosion all over vehicle

o/s outer handbrake cable worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 105,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 104,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs inner faces pitted change at next pad change

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished however no cords exposed

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished however no cord exposed

various sharp edges taped over

Pass 31 May 2008 104,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 104,694 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded (front to back)

front discs corroded and have reduced contact patch

nearside tail light (one of two not working)

non structural panels corroded (front of vehicle)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 29 May 2007 103,529 miles

advise front brake discs rusty

advise general corrosion

Fail 29 May 2007 103,529 miles

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

advise front brake discs rusty

advise general corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2006 102,670 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 102,670 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES FERRULS CORRODED

oil leak

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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F134 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F134 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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F134 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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