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F906 KMB

1989 Talbot Express

Brown Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

91,249 mi
Last recorded91,249 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 KMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front seats slightly loose

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front head lamp tape in placed

Rear hand brake return spring broken

all welding repairs are heavily under sealed

front inner wings repaired and heavily under sealed

vehicle has been standing

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Dec 2019 91,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front seats slightly loose

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front head lamp tape in placed

Rear hand brake return spring broken

all welding repairs are heavily under sealed

front inner wings repaired and heavily under sealed

vehicle has been standing

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

both front inner wing corroding

front seats slightly loose but swivel

o/s headlight taped in to place

rear brake compensator requires lub

vehicle been standing

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2018 91,127 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 91,078 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 89,956 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 89,956 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 89,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 87,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,378 miles

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2011 74,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front wheels slightly noisy

slight corrosion under vehicle + on body sills

slight cracks in exhaust rubber mountings

Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,614 miles

front wheels slightly noisy

slight corrosion under vehicle + on body sills

slight cracks in exhaust rubber mountings

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,905 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rubber exhaust mounts starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2009 71,903 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rubber exhaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,044 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 71,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front head lamp reflectors faded

Fail 3 Oct 2005 63,941 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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F906 KMB is a 1989 Talbot Express in Brown with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 F906 KMB, 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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F906 KMB is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 July 1989.

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