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F952 DAW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,770 mi
Last recorded123,770 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 DAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 123,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 3 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both head lights have a poor beam pattern

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 113,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 3 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both head lamps have a poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,864 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,225 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

damage on front number plate

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

damage on front number plate

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,219 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo operation poor

hand brake performance on minimum limit

one exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension and brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 7,741 miles

nearside wiper slighty perished

Fail 22 Sep 2010 7,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside wiper slighty perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 5,466 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

brake servo vacuum pipe requires attention son

nearside rear front tyre slighty perished

offside rear both tyres slighty perished

Fail 11 Dec 2008 5,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

brake servo vacuum pipe requires attention son

nearside rear front tyre slighty perished

offside rear both tyres slighty perished

Pass 12 Dec 2007 4,560 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished and starting to split

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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F952 DAW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 F952 DAW, 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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F952 DAW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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