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F79 BOV

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,559 mi
Last recorded44,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 BOV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,559 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 44,559 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake servo hose split and leaking advise URGENT replacement

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Replaced defective bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 44,531 miles

BATTERY TRAY NOT SECURE AND RUSTED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner WING RUSTED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure TEMP REPAIR CARRIED OUT (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner WING RUST HOLES

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BRAKE PIPE JOINER NOT SECURE

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,473 miles

BATTERY TRAY NOT SECURE

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner WING RUST HOLE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AND UNABLE TO ADJUST (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREESE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BRAKE PIPE JOINER NOT SECURE

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2022 44,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NO PUMP NOISE (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

BATTERY TRAY NOT SECURE

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner WING RUST HOLE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AND UNABLE TO ADJUST (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREESE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BRAKE PIPE JOINER NOT SECURE

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,400 miles

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported JOINER (1.1.11 (d) (i))

SIDELAMP SWITCH TENDS TO STICK

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2021 44,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported JOINER (1.1.11 (d) (i))

SIDELAMP SWITCH TENDS TO STICK

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,392 miles

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Front Inner WING RUST

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported JOINER NOT SECURE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 44,392 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 MOUNTINGS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST RUSTED

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Front Inner WING RUST

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported JOINER NOT SECURE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2019 44,239 miles

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

Nearside front inner wing slightly corroded under bonnet

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some general surface corrosion under vehicle

Towball not fitted to vehicle at time of test

o/s and n/s front shock absorber rubber bellows are split and perished

rear brake pipe union insecure on axle

Fail 8 May 2019 44,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front inner wing slightly corroded under bonnet

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some general surface corrosion under vehicle

Towball not fitted to vehicle at time of test

o/s and n/s front shock absorber rubber bellows are split and perished

rear brake pipe union insecure on axle

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,496 miles

GENERAL RUST AND HOLES

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear BRAKE UNION NOT SECURE SUGGEST REPAIR

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 43,496 miles

GENERAL RUST AND HOLES

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear BRAKE UNION NOT SECURE SUGGEST REPAIR

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,467 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SPLIT

GENERAL RUST AND HOLES

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 43,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SPLIT

GENERAL RUST AND HOLES

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,200 miles

EXHAUST O RINGS SPLITTING

Offside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

TOW BALL NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,144 miles

Exhaust mounting missing

Exhaust mounting not secure

Offside mirror glass cracked

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,281 miles

Rust nearside front panel

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tow bar electric socket not fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,892 miles

Battery tray rusted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery tray rusted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,794 miles

Battery tray rusted

Rust nearside inner wing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,902 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 35,888 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

battery tray corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2007 35,675 miles

corrosion forming front to rear brake pipe

o/s/wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 May 2006 35,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers door mirrior cracked

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

rear brakes binding

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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F79 BOV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F79 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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F79 BOV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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