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F466 HKN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,350 mi
Last recorded65,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 HKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,164 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow vacuum pipe to servo split (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

All road wheels corroded

Exhaust hanger rubbers perished & cable ties used to support exhaust system

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side & near side inner wings within 30 cm of engine & gear box mounts (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,098 miles

Exhaust secured by cable ties

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlamp is a left hand drive unit

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle has various points of corrosion but outside a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Stabilizer bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust secured by cable ties

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,007 miles

n/s/f panel corroded

o/s/f panel corroded

bonnet hinge broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,904 miles

Bonnet hinge broken

Drivers door fails to latch when window down

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

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

front suspension components badly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet hinge broken

Drivers door fails to latch when window down

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

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

front suspension components badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,623 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,623 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,892 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,148 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,148 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,834 miles

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

hearvy surface corrsion on chassis and suspension

Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hearvy surface corrsion on chassis and suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 56,406 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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F466 HKN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F466 HKN, 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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F466 HKN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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