MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner wing corroded not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
alternator insecure
Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes cracked
Both sides front suspension tie rod arm bushes cracked
Corrosion under body
Exhaust rubbers cracked and corroded surface
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear brake pipes surface rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes cracked
Both sides front suspension tie rod arm bushes cracked
Corrosion under body
Exhaust rubbers cracked and corroded surface
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear brake pipes surface rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST VERY RUSTY
FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED
N/S BRAKE A LITTLE DOWN ON EFFORT
O/S/F FLEXI PERISHED
REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED
SPARE TYRE UNSERVICABLE
Exhaust system insecure RUBBER SPLIT IN HALF (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working WING REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL BULGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKES (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST VERY RUSTY
Exhaust mounting defective ALL RUBBER RINGS PERISHED AND SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED
N/S BRAKE A LITTLE DOWN ON EFFORT
O/S/F FLEXI PERISHED
REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED
SPARE TYRE UNSERVICABLE
Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3x rubbers missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
reduced headlight out put
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F465 RGS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 F465 RGS, 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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F465 RGS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 February 1989.
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