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F440 AJX

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 AJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,835 miles

Nearside handbrake cable corroding

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,491 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS ARE BADLY DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 91,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

EXHAUST RUBBERS ARE BADLY DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 90,660 miles

Engine oil sump damaged

Exhaust rubber supports in very poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine oil sump damaged

Exhaust rubber supports in very poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 90,653 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Thermostat Water Pipe Popped Off Preventing Brake Test

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,806 miles

Centre exhaust mounts poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 839,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,658 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 83,654 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,404 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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F440 AJX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F440 AJX, 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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F440 AJX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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