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F891 HWD

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,632 mi
Last recorded58,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 HWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,890 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,484 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 49,489 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,817 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,104 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 47,162 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 46,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 45,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,473 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,269 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise corrosion to nearside front inner wing

advise near side cv boot cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise corrosion to nearside front inner wing

advise near side cv boot cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,610 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust rubber mountains splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,100 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 41,100 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 40,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 40,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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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F891 HWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F891 HWD, 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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F891 HWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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