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F328 LOD

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF328 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,254 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,255 miles

slight corrosion on nearside front wheel arch sill area

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

slight corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

slight corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,193 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle has various light patches of corrosion, but not structurally weakening.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,152 miles

Offside Front wheel inner arch corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,152 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel inner arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,106 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,927 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,561 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear section has a minor leak of exhaust gasses and a rubber hanger missing but still leaving the system adequately supported

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

Offside front chassis corroded, but not considered excessive.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 89,607 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 89,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 87,606 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 81,126 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 76,750 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

185x 14 on rear axle

195x14 on front axle

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

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

spare185x14

Pass 18 Aug 2005 71,120 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 71,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery insecure

o/s/f door mirror cracked

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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F328 LOD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 F328 LOD, 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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F328 LOD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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