MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both doorsills corroded and holed
full crossmember corroded and holed
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both cv boots deteriorated
engine oil leak
front and rear number plates deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both cv boots deteriorated
engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front and rear number plates deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
a lot of corrosion under vehicle
bad oil leak
exhaust loose at front clamp
front headlights slightly insecure(adjusters cable tied)
offside front headlight pattern faint due to condensation
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
a lot of corrosion under vehicle
bad oil leak
exhaust loose at front clamp
front headlights slightly insecure(adjusters cable tied)
offside front headlight pattern faint due to condensation
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
corrosion under vehicle
headlamps slightly loose on adjusters
nearside front of body holed under bonnet not structual
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F870 XOG is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 F870 XOG, 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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What year was F870 XOG registered?
F870 XOG is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1988.
Is F870 XOG safe to buy?
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