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F78 BOV

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 BOV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 114,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 113,681 miles

all tyres just starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2021 113,681 miles

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

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

all tyres just starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,698 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 112,693 miles

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and lamp unit insecue (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,605 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

OS door step heavily corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Panel under windscreen heavily corroded

OS bonnet hinge badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 106,408 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Carrier heavily corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Also has water in (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front panel under windscreen heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

OS side repeater not working

Offside Door step corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OS BONNET HINGE CORRODED

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,104 miles

exhaust rusty, exhaust rubber hanger, offside front doorstep, oil leak, nearside rear light unit damaged, offside front light deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,135 miles

offside headlight reflector corroded, nearside rear light unit damaged, oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,991 miles

o/s headlamp image poor (backing faded).

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp image poor (backing faded).

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,819 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight blow front centre exhaust

Fail 21 Aug 2014 97,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat operation stiff.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,520 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,260 miles

drivers seat operation stiff.

headlamp reflectors badly faded.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat operation stiff.

headlamp reflectors badly faded.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,538 miles

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

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

rear exhaust loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 86,396 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,597 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,597 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,612 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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F78 BOV is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F78 BOV, 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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F78 BOV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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