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F141 KVS

1989 Talbot Express

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 KVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,506 miles

All tyres in excess of 10 years old.

Pass 27 Aug 2018 11,804 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 117,983 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure at battery (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure wiring at engine bay hanging down (1.9.2a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both entire inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,020 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Chassis corroding near brake pipe/hose mounting

Nearside Front underside of step rotted not near any suspension or brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 116,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general light underside corrosion

windscreen wipers slow in operation

Pass 27 Feb 2014 116,984 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 116,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,295 miles

Nearside wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 8 Jun 2011 116,267 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,410 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 110,397 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 109,792 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 109,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 107,963 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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F141 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F141 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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F141 KVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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