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F915 DNY

1989 Talbot Express

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 DNY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal spongy

n/s/f seat belt reel slightly sticking

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear brake load valve dust cover split

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

Fail 29 Nov 2018 87,030 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal spongy

n/s/f seat belt reel slightly sticking

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear brake load valve dust cover split

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,252 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

all exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Pass 14 May 2015 79,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

nearside rear indicator lamp has small crack

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,895 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 69,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,973 miles

n/s front headlight lens misted

o/s front headlight lens cracked

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 61,091 miles

THE BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE(PERISH).

THE NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING PANEL HAS STARTED TO CORRODE IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYREWALL IS CRACKING/PERISHING,BUT CORDS ARE NOT EXPOSED.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYREWALL IS CUT/SPLIT,BUT CORDS ARE NOT EXPOSED.THE CUT IS 3m/m DEEP.

Pass 16 May 2006 58,456 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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F915 DNY is a 1989 Talbot Express in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F915 DNY, 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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F915 DNY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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