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F626 XFL

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF626 XFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2023 72,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 71,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,993 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 70,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,721 miles

both front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play needs investigation first (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play needs investigation first (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,405 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 64,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,641 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 614,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,453 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,875 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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F626 XFL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F626 XFL, 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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F626 XFL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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