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F485 UFH

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 UFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,986 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open and close (3.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components becoming corroded

drivers seat fixings becoming worn

underside off vehicle becoming heavily corroded

underside off vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle floor becoming corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,846 miles

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

most of the underside has been coated with a wax oil/protection

slight play found at the road wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,804 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,804 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,802 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe in to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,763 miles

different size tyres front and rear

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view arm position wrong (8.2.1c)

different size tyres front and rear

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,980 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,392 miles

N/S handbrake cable corroded

O/S rear flasher lense damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,118 miles

both rear shackle spring mountings slightly corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake cables slightly corroded

nearside headlight near definition limit

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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F485 UFH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F485 UFH, 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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F485 UFH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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