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F465 RGS

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF465 RGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,018 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,674 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 94,665 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,773 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 91,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,765 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,520 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,520 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,812 miles

reduced headlight out put

Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 72,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,325 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,325 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,956 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 71,954 miles

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?

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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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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