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F146 NBM

1989 Talbot Express

Maroon Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,240 mi
Last recorded154,240 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 NBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 154,240 miles

Bumper missing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 150,802 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 150,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,634 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers old and perished.

General underbody corrosion, N.S.F jacking point corroded.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 149,634 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre exhaust rubbers old and perished.

General underbody corrosion, N.S.F jacking point corroded.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 149,543 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers perished.

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

O.S.F disc corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 149,541 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre exhaust rubbers perished.

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

O.S.F disc corroded.

Slight play O.S.R wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 148,334 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 148,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 146,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 146,653 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 146,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 145,403 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 145,402 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system rubbers perished

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

Timing belt cover damp with the smell of diesel not good...

Pass 21 Jul 2008 141,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 137,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 136,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F146 NBM is a 1989 Talbot Express in Maroon with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F146 NBM, 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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F146 NBM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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