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F761 NPG

1989 Talbot Express

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF761 NPG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 143,849 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section near tie bar anchor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welded patches on lower box section not continuously welded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended driver's inertia reel (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 139,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 137,984 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 5 Aug 2019 137,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 137,803 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 135,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 134,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 134,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 131,919 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 131,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,720 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 104,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 104,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,895 miles

drivers seat base corroaded

Fail 1 Jun 2009 90,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

drivers seat base corroaded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,460 miles

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

excessive corrosion in front lower inner wings,but not in a prescribed area

Fail 10 Jun 2008 90,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

excessive corrosion in front lower inner wings,but not in a prescribed area

Fail 23 May 2008 90,431 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

corrosion in both rear spring hangers,not excessive

excessive corrosion in both front inner lower wings,but does not fail

Pass 18 May 2007 901,209 miles

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

corrosion in top of nearside front wing,not a prescribed area

corrossion in both front bumper mountings and rear lower panel,but not a prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2007 90,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion in rear lower panel and both front bumper mountings,not in a prescribed area.

some corrosion in nearside upper front wing,not a prescribed area.

Pass 24 May 2006 89,627 miles

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

corrosion in front inner wing panels at front of vehicle,but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 11 May 2006 89,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F761 NPG is a 1989 Talbot Express in Green with a 2,500cc 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 F761 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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F761 NPG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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