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PIL 3737

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,742 mi
Last recorded77,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 3737
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold cracked and small blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger seat secure but loose

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,726 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop working when headlamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold cracked and small blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger seat secure but loose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,158 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked and has a borderline exhaust leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, cracking and perishing (185R14C) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake cables corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,808 miles

Nearside Front OUTER SILL IS HOLED BY CORROSION BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A PERSCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front OUTER SILL IS HOLED BY CORROSION BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A PERSCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,616 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

front bumper corners insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,332 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubbers split and missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,567 miles

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

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

offside inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,567 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

offside inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,145 miles

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

offside front lower inner side corroded (next to jack up point)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front lower inner side corroded (next to jack up point)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,386 miles

advise corrosion o/s jacking point

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,141 miles

Corrosion near offside jacking point

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,829 miles

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

front lower sills corroded at outriggers, nearside front of sill in arch also

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside rear spring,front bush deteriorated,minimal clearence with front mounting bracket

offside rear springs becoming missaligned

play offside front strut top mount

rear hub bearings becoming noisy, play nearside also

rear spring hanger brackets rusty

slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 10 Aug 2010 65,829 miles

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

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)

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

front lower sills corroded at outriggers, nearside front of sill in arch also

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside rear spring,front bush deteriorated,minimal clearence with front mounting bracket

offside rear springs becoming missaligned

play offside front strut top mount

rear hub bearings becoming noisy, play nearside also

rear spring hanger brackets rusty

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,963 miles

lower "cab" sills corroded at outrigger union

offside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

offside rear leaf-springs becoming slightly missaligned

rear spring,rear mount brackets becoming very rusty

slight play nearside outer track-rod end

slight play nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,271 miles

brake pedal travel

exhaust leaking manifold area

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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PIL 3737 is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PIL 3737, 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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PIL 3737 is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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