MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Battery insecure
Exhaust mounts perished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre perished
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F520 AWM registered?
F520 AWM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 June 1989.
Is F520 AWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F520 AWM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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