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F545 GWD

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF545 GWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 111,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,730 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 111,726 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 111,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 111,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,654 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 111,647 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to both headlights being insecure (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped during brake test (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

several areas of moderate corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,461 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings & o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,445 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load sensor corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in front wheel bearings & o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 10,966 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 10,966 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 109,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cyl to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,773 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 108,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,077 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 106,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,561 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2009 101,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,037 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 99,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,303 miles

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F545 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F545 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F545 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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