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F487 RAE

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 RAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 63,539 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 63,535 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside side marker light at drivers door not working

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi pipe at back axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,779 miles

Nearside Front bonnit catch handle sligthy broken

Nearside Front tyre sligthy perished on outer sidewall,no cords xpos

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,some corrtion (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 60,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner wings coated in under seal

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,203 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,901 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

osf and nsr tyres starting to perrish and split

osf outrigger and arch holed

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

osf and nsr tyres starting to split and perrish

osf outrigger /arch holed

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,831 miles

O/S FRONT [UNDER FRONT WING AT CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION SMALL HOLE

O/S N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEX HOSES GREASE COVERED

O/S REAR [SIDE] MARKER LIGHT LENS BROKEN

WIND SCREEN SCRATCHED ZONE [B[

battery insecure

knocking noise steering rack

n/s front tyre outer walls perish cracks

Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

knocking noise steering rack area

windscreen scratched zone b o/srear marker light broken n/s o/s front brake pipes to flex hoses grease covered O/S FRONT INNER WING AT CHASSIS CORRODED

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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F487 RAE is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F487 RAE, 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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F487 RAE is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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