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F866 ENH

1989 Talbot Express

Multi-colour Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,767 mi
Last recorded34,767 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 ENH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,767 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perishing

drivers seat mechanism worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2008 34,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perishing

drivers seat mechanism worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,488 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2nd battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2006 34,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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F866 ENH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Multi-colour with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F866 ENH, 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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F866 ENH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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