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F219 ACK

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,972 mi
Last recorded52,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 ACK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,972 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,970 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,914 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,152 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs excessively corroded on inner face advise replacement

slight plat in joint at the bottom of the steering column

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs excessively corroded on inner face advise replacement

slight plat in joint at the bottom of the steering column

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,533 miles

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

front brake disc's corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 46,506 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)

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

front brake disc's corroded and pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,555 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,143 miles

o/s/f brake disc face corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,143 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc face corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,817 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,842 miles

exhaust has been repaired with putty

n/s/r tyre perished

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,589 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight wear on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,487 miles

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

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2005 30,487 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

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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F219 ACK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F219 ACK, 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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F219 ACK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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