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F992 PNK

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

65,737 mi
Last recorded65,737 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF992 PNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 65,737 miles

clean and grease brake pipes MARKED

Fail 2 May 2014 65,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

clean and grease brake pipes MARKED

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,177 miles

exhaust mounts perrished

Fail 31 May 2011 64,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mounts perrished

Pass 28 May 2010 63,233 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,738 miles

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

exhaust mounts perrished

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perrished

Fail 23 May 2009 61,738 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

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

exhaust mounts perrished

n/s tyre side wall perrished

Pass 21 May 2008 60,405 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 60,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 57,594 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 57,594 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2007 57,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 May 2007 57,568 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 56,291 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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F992 PNK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 F992 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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F992 PNK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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