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F505 VDD

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,801 mi
Last recorded76,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 VDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 76,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front bumper not fully secured

note front inner arches corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,116 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,166 miles

off side rear chassis extension corroded (towbar mounting)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side rear chassis extension corroded (towbar mounting)

rear brakes may require servising

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,538 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 42,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tow bar should not be used frame corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2005 41,115 miles

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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F505 VDD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F505 VDD, 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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F505 VDD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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