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F311 MBH

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 MBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,509 miles

the inner bodysills are rusting and should be kept in check

Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,501 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing near to the strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the inner body sills are rusted and should be kept incheck

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s corner of front bumper insecure

n/s/r leaf spring eye bush worn

o/s/r leaf spring rear eye bush worn

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2018 89,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s corner of front bumper insecure

n/s/r leaf spring eye bush worn

o/s/r leaf spring rear eye bush worn

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,949 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle holed and corroded in areas but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle holed and corroded in areas but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,419 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,047 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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,879 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,801 miles

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

slightly noisy rear wheel bearings..

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,801 miles

slightly noisy rear wheel bearings..

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,238 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 57,238 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,254 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,631 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 54,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,612 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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F311 MBH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F311 MBH, 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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F311 MBH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 February 1989.

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