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F939 KRR

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,582 mi
Last recorded89,582 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF939 KRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,582 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake hoses ineduaquitley supported

all 4 leafspring mount corroded

underbody general corrossion

Fail 29 Jun 2019 89,577 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leafspring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 leafspring mount corroded

underbody general corrossion

Offside Front brake hoses ineduaquitley supported

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake componants have corrosion not excessive at present

corrosion to o/s door step not in perscibed area and not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to bodywork

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

n/s/f wheel arch corroded no jagged edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe are all greased up

gaffer tape on body work

Fail 22 Jan 2015 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe are all greased up

gaffer tape on body work

Fail 22 Oct 2014 88,519 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

extensive corrosion to suspension componants not excessive at present

front suspension bushes deteriated but no excess movement

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r bumper bracket cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,509 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r bumper bracket cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 76,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,744 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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F939 KRR is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F939 KRR, 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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F939 KRR is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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