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F530 GKP

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF530 GKP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,916 miles

nearside&offside front wheel archs covered in black tape

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,035 miles

battery loose/both front wings taped up

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,398 miles

font wings/doors very rusty/corroded all covered with tape

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,971 miles

both front wings rusty but taped

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 64,989 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 61,310 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 61,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,293 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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F530 GKP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F530 GKP, 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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F530 GKP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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