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F924 CVF

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF924 CVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 71,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion / areas not within prescribed areas / structural rigidity not reduced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 71,465 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All perished / split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion / areas not within prescribed areas / structural rigidity not reduced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower crossmember/ sill corroded near tow bar mount but not considered excessive

Offside Front Inner wheel arch near suspension mount corroded but not considered excessive

all exhaust mount rubbers perished

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front corrosion to chassis leg/wheel arch area

movement in steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,582 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

ns front outer cv boot perished

some corrosion to ns front inner wheel arch behind wheel

Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

general under vehicle corrosion

ns front outer cv boot perished

some corrosion to ns front inner wheel arch behind wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,161 miles

1 of 4 exhaust rubbers missing but secure

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,269 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,264 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,249 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,249 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2012 48,729 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 45,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mount rubber split

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,493 miles

Exhaust mount rubber split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,444 miles

n/s &o/s boddy corrosion taped over

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,219 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 42,219 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,329 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs have surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs have surface corrosion

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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F924 CVF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F924 CVF, 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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F924 CVF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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