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F223 KKL

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,226 mi
Last recorded126,226 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 KKL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,226 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff repaired second hand (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated repaired by second hand (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner outer edges

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake fluid low

Offside upper light inop

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 126,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage NEARSIDE DOOR, OUTER SKIN. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure N/S AND O/S UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated LOWER OF THE TWO (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE PAD WIRE (1.9.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn CENTRE SUPORTING BEARING (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' OBJECTS ON DASH (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECTS ON DASH AND MIRROR. (8.3.1e)

BRAKE FLUID LOW.

Nearside Front TYRE - WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper LIGHT INOP

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

Offside MIRROR CRACKED.

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,080 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 124,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 119,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 119,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 118,389 miles

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

front disks pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 117,341 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 117,330 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 116,107 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 116,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 114,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 114,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 112,561 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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F223 KKL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KKL, 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 KKL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 July 1989.

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