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F867 OBL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,184 mi
Last recorded52,184 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF867 OBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,184 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Both headlamp dip beam patterns are on minimum allowed height

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play and are noisy when rotated

N/s/r light lens is damaged but no sharp edge

N/s/r lower corner is damaged but no sharp edge

O/s leaf spring front mount is corroded not excessive

O/s/f indicator is slightly discolored

O/s/f suspension component mounting prescribed area is slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear airbags deteriorated

Wiring under bonnet is of poor quality but secure

both front outer c.v boots are deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,481 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to show age cracks on side wall but not down to cords

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,530 miles

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

Front scuttle panel/wiper mounting weak & insecure

N/s/fgearbox mounting weak/welding poor

Fail 16 Aug 2012 42,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front scuttle panel/ wiper mounting weak & insecure

n/s/f gearbox mounting weak/welding poor

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,076 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 41,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s/f inner wings corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2010 39,380 miles

landing panel for windscreen wipers corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

landing panel for windscreen wipers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,169 miles

drivers wiper split

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,166 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper split

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,236 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,129 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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F867 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F867 OBL, 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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F867 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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