MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under body has light corrosion
all suspension and components corroded
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
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.
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)
Both rear tyres cracked on outer wall
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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.
Sligfht excess travel on service brake.
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)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
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
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
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)
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?
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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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