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F520 AWM

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 AWM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,127 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust mounts perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,127 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust mounts perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust mounts perished and splitting

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2007 94,698 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 94,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 93,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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F520 AWM is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F520 AWM, 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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F520 AWM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F520 AWM safe to buy?

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