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F52 OSP

1989 Talbot Express

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 OSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front could not assess front brake pads due to wheel covers.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

bumper covered with tape

welding undertaken on sill area (NS and OS), condition just adequate.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front could not assess front brake pads due to wheel covers.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

welding undertaken on sill area (NS and OS), condition just adequate.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

welding undertaken on sill area (NS and OS), condition just adequate

Fail 25 Jun 2019 89,881 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door handle loose, door still operative

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Door handle loose, door still operative

could not assess condition of pads due to wheel trims

welding undertaken on sill area (NS and OS), condition just adequate

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake cable outer casings deteriorated

engine bay wiring untidy

gas pipework for fridge corroded

sealing type temporary fuel cap fitted

spot welds to replacement sill panels just adequate

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake cable outer casings deteriorated

engine bay wiring untidy

gas pipework for fridge corroded

sealing type temporary fuel cap fitted

spot welds to replacement sill panels just adequate

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,116 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front door pillar weak--corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside beam pattern weak

exhaust knocks

headlamp adjusters weak --poorly fitted

new front wings and outer lower sill panels only just adequately welded in place--strongly advise more welding

rear tyres perished

temporary sealing type fuel cap fitted

weld repairs to underside of vehicle just adequate-- advise more welding and sealing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel clevis pin not fitted (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front wing attachment just adequate

Nearside Front door post weak-- lower hinge has 2 bolts missing

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,707 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,707 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 85,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

General body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

General body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,853 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 80,831 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,804 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 77,798 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,434 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 74,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 74,390 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,682 miles

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

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

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

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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F52 OSP is a 1989 Talbot Express in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F52 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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F52 OSP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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