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F587 KAL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,316 mi
Last recorded84,316 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 KAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 84,316 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

difficulty in opening bonnet.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,217 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 84,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,167 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough. trailer socket bad connections. fuel cap not correct type but meets mot req. battery not secure by correct means..

Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough. trailer socket bad connections. fuel cap not correct type but meets mot req. battery not secure by correct means..

Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,077 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,184 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,978 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 67,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,091 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 66,531 miles

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

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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F587 KAL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc 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 F587 KAL, 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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F587 KAL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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