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F822 WVN

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 WVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 105,619 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 105,177 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 105,166 miles

Emissions not tested excessive cooleant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front OUTER MARKER LAMP INOP

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2021 104,357 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,660 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 103,660 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,877 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs slightly weakened

Fail 2 Oct 2019 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs slightly weakened

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,036 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 101,029 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,096 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 99,088 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,838 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,713 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 93,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,274 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers weak and cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2011 93,216 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers weak and cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,843 miles

Exhaust rubbers weak and split

Handbrake pivot lever return spring broken under rear of vehicle

Offside inner CV boot clip insecure

Rear tank in chassis - mount straps broken

Service brake efficiency 59%, It would appear that the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2010 92,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust rubbers weak and split

Handbrake pivot lever return spring broken under rear of vehicle

Offside inner CV boot clip insecure

Rear tank in chassis - mount straps broken

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,261 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front disc's slightly warpt.

rear cylinder tank rusty and insecure in its fixings,but can not fall out of frame.

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split apart,but exhaust is not insecure.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 92,261 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc's slightly warpt.

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split.

rear tank very rusty and insecure.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 86,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearigs

Pass 28 Sep 2005 79,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 79,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WVN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F822 WVN, 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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F822 WVN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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