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F950 FKL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,320 mi
Last recorded91,320 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 FKL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,320 miles

offside rear sill end corroded.......

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,312 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear..... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bodywork covered with tape......

both headlamps are loose.......

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.....

offside front inner step corroded.....

offside rear sill end corroded.......

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge

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

door bottoms rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,130 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,321 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

nearside outter sill corroded

rear offside wheel arch corroded

slider door lower corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 87,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

nearside outter sill corroded

rear offside wheel arch corroded

slider door lower corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion on inner wings under wheel arches.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion on inner wings under wheel arches.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,162 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise tail pipe corrording

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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F950 FKL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F950 FKL, 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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F950 FKL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 January 1989.

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