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F796 FTU

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 FTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 88,214 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front headlight panel corroded

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet repairs may be body filler / fiberglass

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing under bonnet repairs may be body filler / fiberglass

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,531 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner of tread

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,745 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,754 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,939 miles

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

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise all rubber bushs

advise body work

advise front inner wheel archs

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,712 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,391 miles

exhaust mountings in weak condition

near/side inner wing panel corroded and holed at front

off/side front inner wing panel corroded

Fail 3 May 2007 66,877 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 66,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 66,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 65,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 65,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F796 FTU is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 F796 FTU, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F796 FTU is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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