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F684 RHW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,547 mi
Last recorded64,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF684 RHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,547 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

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

front no plate slight faded

Pass 17 Jun 2006 54,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 54,170 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in offside headlamp,

oil leak on engine, sump plug leaking.

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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F684 RHW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F684 RHW, 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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What year was F684 RHW registered?

F684 RHW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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