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F41 XFX

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,005 mi
Last recorded102,005 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 XFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,296 miles

surface corrosion on under side

Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,055 miles

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,429 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed

Offside Front center outer sill holed

Offside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded

Offside headlamp output poor

Fail 6 Aug 2019 99,404 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure corroded-insecure & handbrake lever!! (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed

Nearside outer sill holed center

Offside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded

Offside outer sill holed center-front

Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,709 miles

Nearside Front inner wing holes

Fail 23 Jul 2018 98,709 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both---left hand drive lens,s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both !!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached also corroded and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing holes

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body poor slight corrosion / headlights

Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor several under seat (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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bolt missing engine mounting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wall worn

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wall worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,070 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 95,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,052 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear x member corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2011 91,986 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front panel corroded to excess

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded to excess

nearside front inner wing corroding

offside front inner wheel arch corroded to excess

unable to see front brake pad thickness tested as presented

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wing corroding

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wing corroding

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,131 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 84,823 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in n/s/f/ inner wing

Pass 2 Sep 2005 83,524 miles

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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F41 XFX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F41 XFX, 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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F41 XFX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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