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F627 RFP

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF627 RFP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,716 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,919 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,911 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,552 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,552 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 85,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 85,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,460 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 85,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F627 RFP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F627 RFP, 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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F627 RFP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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