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F604 DOL

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 DOL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to center joint loose & rubbers missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step / sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember area (6.6.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Patches along sill lips not continously welded nearside & offside (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Patches not continously welded along sill lips,nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake pipes & flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front crossmember / chassis & underbody generally corroded

Front shock absorbers weak

Slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 105,615 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

play in steering rack

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,615 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber broken

n/s + o/s inner wings corrosion

n/s + o/s sills corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 98,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,526 miles

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,176 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 97,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,476 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 92,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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F604 DOL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F604 DOL, 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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F604 DOL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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