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F977 SAE

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 SAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,428 miles

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

fuel pipe perished

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,046 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished.

nearside upper side light damaged.

offside exhaust rubbers deteriorated but still adequately supported.

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 21 May 2013 62,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2013 62,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords.

offside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords.

offside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,417 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,230 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 55,210 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,669 miles

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

both outer cv gaitors perrishing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,665 miles

n/s and o/s rear springs lower shackle bushes worn

slight exhaust blow at manifold

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint

some pitting on front discs

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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F977 SAE is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F977 SAE, 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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F977 SAE is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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