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F687 CTX

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,828 mi
Last recorded55,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 CTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion nearside front inner arch

offside headlight loose

offside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion front crossmember

Fail 7 Mar 2018 55,793 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion nearside front inner arch

exhaust rubber missing

offside headlight loose

offside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion front crossmember

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,772 miles

Nearside Front door and arch corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door corroded

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front bumper holed and corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer door handle (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front door and arch corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 55,026 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,873 miles

Oil leak

body corroded

light corrosion to underside

Pass 22 May 2012 54,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,870 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front door corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advise both front discs corroded

advise nearside front door corroded but not dangerious

Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

advise both front discs corroded

advise nearside front door corroded but not dangerious

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,444 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,166 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,040 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

General all round body corrosion

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F687 CTX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F687 CTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F687 CTX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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