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VIL 9644

1989 Talbot Express

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

31,858 mi
Last recorded31,858 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9644
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,858 miles

Nearside Rear SILL CORRODED

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,880 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 29,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,589 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,094 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all body corroded

c v boots perished

wiper motor weak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrossion to:all wheel arches inner and outer.corroionto:bonnet and rear doors

Fail 23 Sep 2008 25,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrossion to:all wheel arches inner and outer.corroionto:bonnet and rear doors

Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre is cracking but does not show cord.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,731 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 23,730 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,413 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 18,413 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VIL 9644 is a 1989 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 VIL 9644, 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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VIL 9644 is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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