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F647 FYC

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,621 mi
Last recorded63,621 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 FYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,621 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 63,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,185 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,168 miles

Battery insecure Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 60,853 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 60,853 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,815 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front bumper insecure.

o/s/f cross member croded.

upper inner wing croded.

exhaust bracket missing.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,795 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,679 miles

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

brake pipe main one from front to rear started to show signs of surface rust centre of vechicle by retaining clips, offside front pipe to brake hose surface rust !

steering slight play detected at offside front rack arm at its fixing point !

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,591 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 52,497 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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F647 FYC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F647 FYC, 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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F647 FYC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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