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F911 TDG

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,551 mi
Last recorded138,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF911 TDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,551 miles

Front Discs Corroding

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Rear lights very minor intaferance when hazards on

Fail 13 Apr 2018 138,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb very dim barley visable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rust in floor pan leading to hand brake mechanisim (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Rear hanger (2.4.B.6d)

Front Discs Corroding

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Rear lights very minor intaferance when hazards on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,477 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 136,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,927 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 134,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,831 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 129,821 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 124,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,343 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,199 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 117,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 111,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,700 miles

o/s mirror starting to deface

Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,698 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

o/s flich slight corrosion

o/s mirror starting to deface

rear engine mounting bolt insecure

Pass 23 May 2007 94,600 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 87,980 miles

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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F911 TDG is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F911 TDG, 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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F911 TDG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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