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F866 MGW

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,075 mi
Last recorded92,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 MGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,538 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber mount starting to crack (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 90,697 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 90,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroaded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

exhaust tail pipe corroaded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,537 miles

exhaust corroded

front grill has slight corroshion

front vallance slight corrosion

fuel cap of a none stardard type but dode seal

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,212 miles

2 exhaust rubbers split system still supported

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leak around engine

Fail 6 Jul 2012 85,194 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

2 exhaust rubbers split system still supported

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,191 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 83,191 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,953 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

nearside rear footbrake performance requires attention soon

nearside side repeator dim

panel under windscreen corroded requires attention soon

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,495 miles

offside rear lights slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Feb 2009 77,477 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear lights slighty discoloured

Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,810 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,827 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering column requires attention shortly

Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,745 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F866 MGW, 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 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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