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HOI 7542

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,283 mi
Last recorded74,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOI 7542
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 74,164 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill and jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill and jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

areas of wooden floor at rear spongy/holed

Fail 14 Jun 2023 74,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill and jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill and jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

areas of wooden floor at rear spongy/holed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,621 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 73,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,804 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bobbin splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,927 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,907 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,898 miles

n/s/f upper side marker light not working at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f upper side marker light not working at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,955 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,744 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,392 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,392 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HOI 7542 is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HOI 7542, 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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HOI 7542 is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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