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F109 VVN

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 VVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,804 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 93,426 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,154 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,139 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,683 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,681 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,430 miles

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

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

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

bot rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise developing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,251 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

nearside front headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear brake has slight bind

play in upper steering column

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 79,891 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 79,888 miles

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

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

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 Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,025 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,812 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,869 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 68,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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F109 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F109 VVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F109 VVN registered?

F109 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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