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F153 EAH

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,077 mi
Last recorded111,077 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 EAH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 107,277 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Tyres on AXLE NOT Dual Marked (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and Rear of REAR Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and Rear of REAR Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Tyres on AXLE NOT Dual Marked (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Mountings Some Missing / Some Snapped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER / Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Mounting (Rear Of) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail NOT Secured to Chassis Rail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER / Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Mounting (Rear Of) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE Showing AGE Related EXCESSIVE Side Wall Cracking, NOT Exposing Cord Structure.

Nearside Rear TYRE Showing AGE Related EXCESSIVE Side Wall Cracking, NOT Exposing Cord Structure.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 102,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,476 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four front brake flexys perished

general corrosion around vehicle

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury fixings excessively corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four front brake flexys perished

general corrosion around vehicle

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,819 miles

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

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

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front bumper corroded

oil leak

some exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower outer sill is damaged and corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 97,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at out rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear lower outer sill is damaged and corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 96,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 95,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv front disc

adv n/s front wheel arch

adv o/s front wheel arch

Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,272 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv front disc

adv n/s front tyre outer edge

adv n/s front wheel arch

adv o/front wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2010 91,866 miles

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

adv o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker cases corroded

adv os inner and outer sill weak

Fail 11 May 2010 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

adv o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

adv o/s and n/s rear shocker cases corroded

adv o/s bumper end cap missing

adv os inner and outer sill weak

Pass 19 May 2009 90,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 May 2009 90,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2008 90,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 90,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 89,596 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

adv n/s rear wheel brg

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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F153 EAH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F153 EAH, 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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F153 EAH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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