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F842 KNN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 KNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 93,007 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2017 92,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,517 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR STEP SILL & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEELARCH CORRODING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW/SPIT FROM MANIFOLD AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS - SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,517 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR STEP SILL & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEELARCH CORRODING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW/SPIT FROM MANIFOLD AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS - SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,893 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area

slight play in both n/s wheel bearings

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,806 miles

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

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

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

0/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f inner wheelarch/flitch corroding - not structural or within a prescribed area but advise attention

slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area

slight play in n/s front & rear wheel bearings

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,216 miles

brake pads not checked

front brake discs starting to rust

headlamps starting to rust

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 May 2013 90,729 miles

both rear leaf springs starting to flatern

exhaust rubbers starting to split

Fail 1 May 2013 90,729 miles

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

both rear leaf springs starting to flatern

exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,438 miles

n/s headlamp light intensity reduced - reflector deteriorating

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in both front & nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs corroding - advise to be replaced

n/s headlamp light intensity reduced - reflector deteriorating

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in both front & nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,850 miles

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,887 miles

n/s and o/s/f inner wings becoming weak in places

Fail 30 Sep 2008 87,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s/f inner wings becoming weak in places

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,842 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s track rod end rubber split

Pass 5 Jul 2005 87,022 miles

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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F842 KNN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F842 KNN, 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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F842 KNN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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