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F822 ACX

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 ACX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,562 miles

corrosion in both front inner arches ,non prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in both front inner arches ,non prescribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,607 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 116,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,477 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 105,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,158 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2011 93,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

frot brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

corrosion setting in undernearh vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,688 miles

o/s/sill to floor corroded.

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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F822 ACX is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F822 ACX, 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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What year was F822 ACX registered?

F822 ACX is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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