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F914 JVO

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

71,432 mi
Last recorded71,432 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 JVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 71,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,269 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 70,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubber split

load valve boot split

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,459 miles

all tyres perished

both n/s/f brake pipes corroded

both o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

wipers smear

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

both n/s/f brake pipes corroded

both o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

wipers smear

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired boot split (1.1.17 (a))

both front cv boots perished

both front tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired boot split (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front cv boots perished

both front tyre perished

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,865 miles

front brake discs corroded

load valve boot split

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

wipers smear

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

n/s/f flexi hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f flexi hoses perished

n/s/f tyre well perished

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/f flexi hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f flexi hoses perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2017 68,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 93% (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

n/s/f flexi hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f flexi hoses perished

n/s/f tyre well perished

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/f flexi hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f flexi hoses perished

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,861 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres side walls perished

fuel smell underneath vehicle but no signs of fuel leakage

slight bind n/s/r

Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust rubbers missing

exhaust corroded

front tyres side walls perished

rear exhaust cable tied up

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,130 miles

centre exhaust rubbers missing

horn poor on limit

rear exhaust cable tied up

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,649 miles

horn poor

o/s/f inner wheel starting to corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

horn poor

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f inner wheel starting to corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,999 miles

Brake Ferrels Difficult To See As Have A Rubber Cover But Look Corroded

Exhaust Rubbers Missing But Exhaust Secure

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S And O/S Front Seat Mountings Worn But Seats Secure

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 65,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake Ferrels Difficult To See As Have A Rubber Cover But Look Corroded

Exhaust Rubbers Missing But Exhaust Secure

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S And O/S Front Seat Mountings Worn But Seats Secure

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,470 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,937 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 62,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,491 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,258 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2005 54,209 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,209 miles

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

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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F914 JVO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F914 JVO, 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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F914 JVO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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