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F763 GDH

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF763 GDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,978 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,338 miles

lots of welded repairs from previous

Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lots of welded repairs from previous

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,159 miles

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

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

front panel grill support panel corroded

rear brake operation noisy > drum off inspection advised (reading ok)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

FRONT PANEL GRILL SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

O/S CENTRE OUTER SILL AREA AJACENT TO PRECRIBED AREAS EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

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

REAR BRAKE OPPERATION NOISY > DRUM OFF INSPECTION ADVISED (READINGS GOOD)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,836 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 85,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,731 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 67,731 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,242 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 67,242 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 64,117 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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F763 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F763 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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F763 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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