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F123 KVS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,453 mi
Last recorded39,453 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 KVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 39,453 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2024 38,004 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 35,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 34,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 31,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,353 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,027 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,015 miles

all tyre valve stems starting to perish,with minor splits.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,858 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,319 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SPLITTING.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,027 miles

Both rear lower shock absorber bushes are slightly worn

Passenger seat belt is slow to retract

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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F123 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F123 KVS, 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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What year was F123 KVS registered?

F123 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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