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F162 KRC

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,240 mi
Last recorded128,240 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 KRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 128,240 miles

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

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

various welding required but not considered excessive

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 161,692 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 116,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,637 miles

front discs slightly corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear rubbers missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front discs slightly corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,917 miles

o/s and front discs corroded slightly

o/s/f door step slight corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,917 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/f chassis leg (pop rivets) (2.4.A.3)

o/s and front discs corroded slightly

o/s/f door step slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,032 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 111,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs slight corrosion

nail in n/s/f tyre shoulder

small chip in screen zone b

tailpipe poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 110,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,469 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 101,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 99,856 miles

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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F162 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F162 KRC, 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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F162 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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