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F92 OVS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF92 OVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,760 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion in a non prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,631 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer box rubber mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front corroded on front wing top

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflective on lamp starting to tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,255 miles

Nearside Front wing - next to bonnet - has slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 94,602 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 94,602 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 93,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 93,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,297 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 91,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014
Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,760 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes binding

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,820 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,608 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 77,607 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 77,006 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 77,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 75,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 75,921 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 74,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 May 2009 74,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 73,293 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 71,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 71,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Some corrosion in offside front inner wing

Suspension on rear of vehicle very stiff

Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,231 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o\s\f wiper panel has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,197 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f wiper panel slightly corroded

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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F92 OVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc 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 F92 OVS, 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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F92 OVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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