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F145 EEW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 EEW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,263 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 84,571 miles

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,988 miles

offside rear number plate lens broken

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear number plate light lens broken

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,516 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 83,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 83,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,285 miles

small cracks in n-s outer c,v gaiter

small cracks in tyre sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in all four tyre sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,257 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 79,257 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,107 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded + surface rust underbody

small cracks in o/s/f outer c,v gaiter

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,971 miles

cracks in outer c,v gaiters

o/s + n/s/f inner wings badly corroded

rear hand brake outer cable badly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2007 76,971 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

cracks in n/s/r + o/s/f tyre side walls

cracks in outer c,v gaiters

o/s + n/s/f inner wings badly corroded

rear hand brake outer cable badly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 609,499 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 11 Sep 2006 609,499 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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F145 EEW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F145 EEW, 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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F145 EEW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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