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F982 PNK

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 PNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 75,906 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative independant suspension arm-limited movement (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,906 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front corners securing panels corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axel suspension arm limited movement

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,906 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s..o/s front wheel arches to jacking points..chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front corners securing panels corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axel suspension arm limited movement

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,906 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/f inner sill corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Front pads poor condition

n/s/f inner sill/chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Out Rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,965 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,964 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,909 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,715 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have slight pitting

slight roughness in nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,873 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 62,562 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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F982 PNK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F982 PNK, 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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F982 PNK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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