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F869 MGW

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 MGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,633 miles

Coolant leak ()

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member in front of step

Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corner is missing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member in front of step

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,005 miles

Both inner wheel arches corroded but not holed

Both offside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both outer sills soft but not holed

Offside front outer cv boot slightly perisheed

Various brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,564 miles

Back panel holed but outwith prescribed area

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded not holed

Both front springs are corroded

Both offside front brake pipes are corroded

Both sills soft but not holed

Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished

slight play in nearside front and offside rear wheels but not excessive

Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back panel holed but outwith prescribed area

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded not holed

Both front springs are corroded

Both offside front brake pipes are corroded

Both sills soft but not holed

Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished

slight play in nearside front and offside rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,469 miles

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded but not holed

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both offside front brake flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded

Both offside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Engine oily

Offside front outer cv gaitor is slightly perished

Offside rear brake indicates slight bind but not excessive

Slight lift in offside front strut top but not excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded but not holed

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both offside front brake flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded

Both offside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Engine oily

Offside front outer cv gaitor is slightly perished

Offside rear brake indicates slight bind but not excessive

Slight lift in offside front strut top but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,375 miles

Both front springs are corroded

Both outer sills soft but not holed

Engine oily

Front discs are corroded

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

Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,137 miles

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

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

Offside front cv gaitor slightly perished

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,137 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front cv gaitor slightly perished

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,041 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front cv gaitor slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

All brake pipes at the front showing signs of corrosion

Offside front cv boot in poor condition

Outer sills soft

Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

Pass 21 May 2008 67,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 67,461 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 67,546 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,148 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F869 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F869 MGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F869 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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