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F634 KPN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,386 mi
Last recorded47,386 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF634 KPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 47,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 46,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded in Places

Fail 20 Apr 2023 46,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded in Places

Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 44,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 43,078 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,718 miles

Both front wings corroded and holed

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 42,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front wings corroded and holed

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,501 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside battery loose

Offside front inner wing has corrosion not quite within a suspension component mounting prescribed area

Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,495 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside battery loose

Offside front inner wing has corrosion not quite within a suspension component mounting prescribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,065 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 39,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,339 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,751 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,739 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front and offside front lower front corners have corrosion

offside battery insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,739 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front and offside front lower front corners have corrosion

offside battery insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,912 miles

batteries insecure

rear brake imbalance

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,912 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

batteries insecure

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,889 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

offside rear additional shocker rubber pad not fastened to rear axle

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,889 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear additional shocker rubber pad not fastened to rear axle

Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Feb 2007 34,799 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,532 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 34,532 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F634 KPN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F634 KPN, 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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F634 KPN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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