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XLZ 3138

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

63,756 mi
Last recorded63,756 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3138
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 63,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 63,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F + N/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Bottom Alternator Bracket Snapped

Pass 2 Jul 2022 63,201 miles

all exhaust system deteriorated

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension lower arm bushes cracked and perished

engine damp of oil

front brake discs deteriorated inner surface

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated borderline

Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,159 miles

Coil spring corroded Front coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,646 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper OUTER MARKER LAMP OUT

Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,644 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper OUTER MARKER LAMP OUT

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,932 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 59,928 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,970 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 4x rubbers missing or broken (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 4x rubbers missing or broken (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,419 miles

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

Rear lower gearbox mounting worn

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Slight play in tie rods front

Small cuts nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2015 56,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

small cuts on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

underside of vehicle including brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

small cuts on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

underside of vehicle including brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,890 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,628 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to clearly see front brake pads (trims)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,427 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both front inner wings corroded outside prescribed area.

Slight exhaust blow from exhaust manifold to cylinder head.

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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XLZ 3138 is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XLZ 3138, 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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XLZ 3138 is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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