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F762 GDH

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,184 mi
Last recorded52,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF762 GDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 52,184 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 52,184 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 52,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,748 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,567 miles

The exhaust hangers are splitting.

The outer edge on the inside faces of the front discs are rusty.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,561 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The exhaust hangers are splitting.

The outer edge on the inside faces of the front discs are rusty.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 41,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,147 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

slight binding nearside rear wheel

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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F762 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F762 GDH, 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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F762 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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