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F631 HYA

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,329 mi
Last recorded97,329 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF631 HYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,329 miles

advanced corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,089 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,772 miles

Front 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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,961 miles

Offside and nearside doors and body front panel corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn in inner tread area.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 92,954 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside and nearside doors and body front panel corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn in inner tread area.

Pass 29 May 2013 90,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 90,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 87,752 miles

Offside headlamp loose.Exhaust center box has slight blow,on entry pipe.Offside and nearside front inner wing panels corroded.Nearside rear tyre inner wall perished.Offside door lower edge corroded.

Pass 17 May 2011 85,192 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 85,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 83,384 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 83,384 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 82,315 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 80,559 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,911 miles

offside front wing corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 72,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly coroded on edges

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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F631 HYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F631 HYA, 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 F631 HYA registered?

F631 HYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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