MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner and outer sill damaged but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F50 OSP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 F50 OSP, 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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F50 OSP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1989.
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