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B19 TWL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TWL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 80,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 77,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,769 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,753 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,145 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,508 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear inner arches slightly corroded

engine mounting slightly worn

slight dampness around gearbox

slight dampness around oil sump

Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,508 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear inner arches slightly corroded

engine mounting slightly worn

slight dampness around gearbox

slight dampness around oil sump

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,853 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking on outer wall

Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Aug 2008

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,737 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,992 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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B19 TWL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B19 TWL, 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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B19 TWL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1989.

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