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F421 LNU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 LNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,380 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

both sides rear spring mountain area corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

both sides rear spring mountain area corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear hand brake low on effort 16%

Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear hand brake low on effort 16%

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,966 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,911 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,849 miles

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill

exhaust O ring mounting broken

o/s lower ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 2 Aug 2014 83,836 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill

exhaust O ring mounting broken

o/s lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,933 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to perrish

n/s sill starting to corrode

n/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2013 81,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rubbers starting to perrish

n/s sill starting to corrode

n/s sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,481 miles

o/s n/s rear tyre side inner wall cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s n/s rear tyre side inner wall cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,754 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 78,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,686 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 76,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,107 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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F421 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F421 LNU, 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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F421 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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