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F77 XEL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 XEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,370 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body has light corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,107 miles

all suspension and components corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension and components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sill corroded. not within a prescribed area.

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

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 87,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,853 miles

Exhaust rubber broken

Exhaust rubbers perished and cracked.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,161 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on outer wall

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,224 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 83,224 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 82,926 miles

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

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

Sligfht excess travel on service brake.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,926 miles

Sligfht excess travel on service brake.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,558 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 78,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,951 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust rubbers becoming deteriorated

near side rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,338 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s/r tyre becoming deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,433 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 66,207 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F77 XEL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F77 XEL, 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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F77 XEL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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