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F223 KDM

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 KDM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,144 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn wen bar moving it rubber pushes out side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust 30 cm to seat base seat belt bolts to (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine monting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,849 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

body corrosion evedent

n/s front and both rear tyre outer walls cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front lower door panel corroded

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))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front lower door panel corroded

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,142 miles

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

n/s front and both rear tyre side walls cracked and very poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,608 miles

both rear tyre outer walls cracked poor condition

n/s front tyre cracked poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,608 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyre outer walls cracked poor condition

n/s front tyre cracked poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s drive shaft inner boot clip missing

unable to carry out a full inspection of metal brake pipes due to anti corrosion coating

Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s drive shaft inner boot clip missing

unable to carry out a full inspection of metal brake pipes due to anti corrosion coating

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,171 miles

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

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

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 83,252 miles

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

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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F223 KDM 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 66.7%.

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 F223 KDM, 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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F223 KDM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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