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ExpiredMileage
67,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
various areas of corrosion/holed,not in prescribed
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area .within 30cm of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch,within 30cm of top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective various rubbers broken or perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower assister spring mounting loose
various areas of corrosion/holed, not in prescribed areas
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside , both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/ B pillar area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner sill/ crossmember area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas of corrosion, Nearside and Offside in arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beambenders (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beambenders (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake did not lock during brake test
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all metal brake pipes under sealed
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake did not lock during brake test
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all metal brake pipes under sealed
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system slight corrosion on pipes and silencers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
perishing to both rear tyres
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
perishing to both rear tyres
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres perishing
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres perishing
Both rear wheel bearings noisey
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
o/s front tyre cracked
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
N/S/R WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE
SLIGHT CRACKING TO O/S/F TYRE
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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F887 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 F887 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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F887 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 February 1989.
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