MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside handbrake cable corroding
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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)
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)
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
Centre exhaust mounts poor condition
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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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.
Is F440 AJX safe to buy?
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