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F663 JFJ

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF663 JFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,036 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 77,036 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyres over 10 years old

Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

body has copious amounts of corrision

Fail 8 Jul 2020 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing release missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

body has copious amounts of corrision

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,620 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,509 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.95% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside & Offside ()

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,307 miles

towbar does not appear to be factory made an further advise from tow bar company is required before using towbar

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

towbar does not appear to be factory made an further advise from tow bar company is required before using towbar

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,011 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 74,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 74,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator anti slip missing

both rear outersills slightly corroded

offside front undersill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,649 miles

small chip in screen not 10mm zone a

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,828 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,792 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 65,792 miles

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

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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F663 JFJ is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F663 JFJ, 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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F663 JFJ is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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