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F492 LPN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 LPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,177 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 79,234 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,685 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 72,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,412 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

screen wipers split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,878 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 69,770 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

horn poor

offside wiper split

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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F492 LPN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F492 LPN, 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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F492 LPN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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