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F829 GKL

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 GKL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 141,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / door step (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 140,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,043 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2014 133,675 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

underside of vehical has thick coat of underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2014 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

underside of vehical has thick coat of underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,781 miles

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

screen wash poor

Fail 22 Feb 2013 132,781 miles

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

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

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

screen wash poor

Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,288 miles

1x exhaust manifold stud missing

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

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

nearside rear inner wing rusted badly at rear shock absorber top mounting area

nearside rear parking brake lower reading

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Mar 2012 131,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1x exhaust manifold stud missing

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

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

nearside rear inner wing rusted badly at rear shock absorber top mounting area

nearside rear parking brake lower reading

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Mar 2011 128,639 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

handbrake arm return spring broken

nearside rear handbrake cable outer swelled

nearside rear inner wing rusted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 128,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brakes sticking slightly

handbrake arm return spring broken

nearside rear handbrake cable outer swelled

nearside rear inner wing rusted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 126,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

washers running low / wipers moving slowly service advised

Fail 17 Mar 2010 126,678 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 125,625 miles

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

off/side rear tyre tread worn around inner edge.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 125,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off/side rear tyre tread worn around inner edge.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 120,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 112,581 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 112,581 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 99,972 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 99,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F829 GKL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F829 GKL, 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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F829 GKL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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