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F129 FNX

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,421 mi
Last recorded60,421 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 FNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to bad fluid leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,971 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,971 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,804 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,590 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,171 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyres have slight cracking to side walls

Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyres have slight cracking to side walls

Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F129 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F129 FNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F129 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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