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F757 NPG

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,553 mi
Last recorded123,553 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 NPG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 123,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf Springs Worn.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 123,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf Springs Worn.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 116,141 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,838 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 113,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower cill and chasis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting driver seat prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes bad brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front rubber floor mats possibly covering bad corrosion

Offside Front fitted floor mats possibly covering bad corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 112,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,463 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 112,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,037 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 111,037 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear springs appear to be slightly weakened

Pass 27 Jul 2013 110,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 109,820 miles

near side front inner sil rust

Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,805 miles

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

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 109,805 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,464 miles

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

Offsideand nearside front adjacent to jacking points starting to corrode....Nearside front inner wing starting to corrode....Front discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,461 miles

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

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

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

Offsideand nearside front adjacent to jacking points starting to corrode....Nearside front inner wing starting to corrode....Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,908 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 107,411 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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F757 NPG is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F757 NPG, 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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F757 NPG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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