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F863 HNJ

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,635 mi
Last recorded47,635 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 HNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,635 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 47,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,628 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 47,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced VERY DIM (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Twisted and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced VERY DIM (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,072 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front bodywork corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 43,069 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front bodywork corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,377 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 3,637 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

under body rusty all areas

Fail 7 Oct 2015 33,472 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking in treads

under body rusty all areas

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,674 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,674 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 25,676 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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F863 HNJ is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 F863 HNJ, 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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F863 HNJ is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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