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F579 JFM

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (9 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,608 mi
Last recorded102,608 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 JFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 102,608 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shape edges o/s rear arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 102,099 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced substantial amount of previously welded repairs - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 102,089 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken / missing mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced substantial amount of previously welded repairs - covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 101,894 miles

Both Outer Sills Soft in places

Exhaust Rubbers Perished & cracking but still securing exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Light lens poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside generally corroded and soft in places

Fail 12 May 2018 101,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Both Outer Sills Soft in places

Exhaust Rubbers Perished & cracking but still securing exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Light lens poor condition

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside generally corroded and soft in places

Pass 27 May 2017 101,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both head lamps dim

seat frames badly corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 101,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

seat frames badly corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 101,436 miles

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED VERY DIFFICULT TO ASSESS

front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear silencer rubber hanger missing but still secure

Fail 18 May 2016 101,436 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED VERY DIFFICULT TO ASSESS

front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

rear silencer rubber hanger missing but still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

emissions only just acceptable and idle speed

oil leak near to excessive

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,125 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

emissions only just acceptable and idle speed

oil leak near to excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres side walls worn and perished nearly to excess

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,669 miles

exhaust rubber missen

n/s front tyre in poor condition

play in o/s front wheelbearing

play in rear wheelbearings

rear spring mounts in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust rubber missen

n/s front tyre in poor condition

play in o/s front wheelbearing

play in rear wheelbearings

rear spring mounts in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 100,512 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,958 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 99,950 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 99,737 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,285 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 91,285 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2006 89,286 miles

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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F579 JFM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F579 JFM, 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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F579 JFM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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