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F467 HKN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF467 HKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 74,007 miles

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

exhaust mounting rings deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust mounting rings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,917 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise and slight play

main body showing signs of corrosion

offside front 185R14C tyre approx 2.5mm on edges

slight play at both front wheel bearings and slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise and slight play

main body showing signs of corrosion

offside front 185R14C tyre approx 2.5mm on edges

slight play at both front wheel bearings and slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,206 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main body showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside/ steering/ suspension/ brake and exhaust components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main body showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside/ steering/ suspension/ brake and exhaust components

Pass 10 May 2011 70,462 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2011 70,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake cable sleeve deteriorating

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,902 miles

Battery insecure

all exhaust mountings deteriorated

hand brake cable deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2010 69,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

all exhaust mountings deteriorated

hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pannal/crossmember has mild corrosion

offside sill/doorstep showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 68,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F467 HKN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F467 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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F467 HKN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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