MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,558 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired not attached (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working top (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low loose in fixing (1.8)
Offside 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 Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wing taped on edge
Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
speedo not clocking up miles
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind
slight play in nearside rack
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F325 PFE is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 F325 PFE, 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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F325 PFE is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1989.
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