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F665 LMX

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 LMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,608 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords xpos at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Spare tyre defective badly peried on sholder ()

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall,no cords xposed at time of test

Offside Front tyre has light perishing on sidewall

parking brake imbalance

Fail 25 May 2018 58,471 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board leak at engine manifold gasket (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Spare tyre defective badly peried on sholder ()

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall,no cords xposed at time of test

Offside Front tyre has light perishing on sidewall

parking brake imbalance

Pass 29 May 2017 58,188 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall/groves

Offside Front light lens sligthy loose

Rear towbar/bumber corrded

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,892 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 56,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,704 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 37,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,895 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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F665 LMX is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F665 LMX, 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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F665 LMX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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