MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery positive lead insecure
nearside and offside sills corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery positive lead insecure
nearside and offside sills corroded
slight corrosion front cross member
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion offside front inner arch
nearside front tyre sidewall cracking
offside front tyre sidewall cracking
offside rear back plate looks damp no leaks
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front inner wings corroding
front tyres perrished
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
back box rubbers deteriorated
both front brakes binding slightly
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
front discs corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres deteriorated
slight play in n/s rack arm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres deteriorated
slight play in n/s rack arm
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F596 WAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 F596 WAJ, 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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What year was F596 WAJ registered?
F596 WAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1989.
Is F596 WAJ safe to buy?
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