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F684 HRC

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,282 mi
Last recorded111,282 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF684 HRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 111,282 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holded and corroded outside prescribed area

both front and rear brakes binding slightly

general corrosion in engine bay and underside

slight noise from o/s/r wheel baring

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holded and corroded outside prescribed area

both front and rear brakes binding slightly

general corrosion in engine bay and underside

slight noise from o/s/r wheel baring

Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working all inc side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER DOOR STEP & SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT & NSR REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL CORROSION IN ENGINE BAY & TO UNDERSIDE

NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED & HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,987 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around seat mount (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 110,947 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,857 miles

OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE INNER SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 22 Jan 2013 109,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE INNER SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,044 miles

general body of vehicle corroded but not dangerous or rotten.

right hand chassis leg starting to corrode.

right hand inner arch corroded just out of the prescribed area of the front strut.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 104,044 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

general body of vehicle corroded but not dangerous or rotten.

right hand chassis leg starting to corrode.

right hand inner arch corroded just out of the prescribed area of the front strut.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 101,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,321 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,105 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 96,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,285 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 87,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 84,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 78,956 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 78,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F684 HRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F684 HRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F684 HRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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