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F93 OVS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 OVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Body obviously not squarely located on chassis (6.2.2 (b))

Brake performance not tested chassis fractured (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,269 miles

bodywork rough

front and rear brakes have a slight bind

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,258 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected whole wood floor is rotten on body mounts effecting full body mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside tie rod boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside tie rod boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,273 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,808 miles

Offside Front Upper clearance lamp lense is missing

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

o/s/r wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,806 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper clearance lamp lense is missing

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

o/s/r wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,769 miles

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RUB ON INNER OF WHEEL RIM

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

o/s/f jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,970 miles

nearside front seat loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

nearside front seat loose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,796 miles

front steps rusty underneath .... both

rear suspension tight in operation

Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front steps rusty underneath.....both

nearside rear suspension very very tight ..offside rear tight

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,424 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,424 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension very stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,846 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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F93 OVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F93 OVS, 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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F93 OVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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