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F82 XEL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,984 mi
Last recorded114,984 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF82 XEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,034 miles

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 21 Jun 2018 114,290 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,223 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 113,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner and outer sill and rear panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount inner and outer sill and rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in both front inner wings

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,754 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 111,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

nearside front floor corroded.

offside inner sill corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,318 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded.

offside inner sill corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,111 miles

nearside front outer sill and doorstep corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,894 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,884 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 95,997 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 95,942 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,578 miles

corrosion at both front inner wings in proscribed areas

Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,949 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 90,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F82 XEL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F82 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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F82 XEL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1989.

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