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F752 NSL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

87,633 mi
Last recorded87,633 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF752 NSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,633 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside nearside jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion not with in

jacking points corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,151 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 85,125 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts broken and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged and insecure (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both wipers (3.4 (a))

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

Rear leaf springs slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,678 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and central rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

corrosion to suspension units and mounts

Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,674 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to central hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - 19 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and central rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

corrosion to suspension units and mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,840 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,642 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,327 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front beam deflector fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,093 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Altenator light illuminated because altenator belt missing

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,368 miles

advise nearside rear tyre perished

advise offside rear tyre perished and tubed

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre perished

advise offside rear tyre perished and tubed

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,967 miles

N.S.F Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O.S.F Inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N.S.F Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O.S.F Inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 80,615 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 20 May 2011 80,610 miles

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 Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 80,536 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 80,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2005 79,513 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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F752 NSL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 F752 NSL, 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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F752 NSL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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