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F566 RPM

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,306 mi
Last recorded78,306 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 RPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 78,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,474 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,478 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,904 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slighly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,402 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,797 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel hoses under bonnet becoming perished

near side front and off side front pannels holed and corroded below indicators

near side rear wheel bearing has slight play

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

small amount of noise from near side rear wheel bearing

spare tyre starting to perish

stone chip in near side head light

wind screen washer bottle top missing

Fail 20 Aug 2007 67,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel hoses under bonnet becoming perished

near side front and off side front pannels holed and corroded below indicators

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

small amount off noise from near side rear wheel bearing

spare tyre starting to perish

stone chip in near side head light

wind screen washer bottle top missing

Pass 18 May 2006 66,873 miles

both batteries insecure

middle + rear exhaust poor condition

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

spare tyre defective

Fail 13 May 2006 66,866 miles

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

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

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

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

both batteries insecure

middle exhaust split + rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r + spare tyre tread starting to split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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F566 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F566 RPM, 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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F566 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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