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F596 WAJ

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 WAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,141 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,141 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,092 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery positive lead insecure

nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,092 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 62,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,680 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front inner wings corroding

front tyres perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,024 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 60,012 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 59,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,294 miles

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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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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F596 WAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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