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F675 WEL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,275 mi
Last recorded107,275 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF675 WEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 107,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,393 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 105,692 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 105,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 103,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted

underside rusty in places

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,340 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,338 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,338 miles

corrosion to rear n/s & o/s chassis extentions for landing legs

exhaust rubbers almost torn through

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,902 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear body extensions n/s & o/s

exhaust rubbers split

Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,923 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,771 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,392 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake cable outer cable corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake cable outer cable corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 92,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 92,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Handbrake cables are in poor condition.

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

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

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

Rubber mounts on exhaust are splitting.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,103 miles

Load valve rubber boot is inflated, it could be air but also could be brake fluid. Although there is none leaking from the valve.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 90,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator disconected on the nearside front, pads look low.

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

Nearside front inner flitch corroding.

Offside front inner flitch corroding.

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

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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F675 WEL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F675 WEL, 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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F675 WEL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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