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F225 NWV

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,031 mi
Last recorded78,031 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 NWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 78,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,376 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,360 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres cracked & perished on side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyres Slightly Mishaped

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

seatbelts slow to recoil.

tye bar bushes perished.

tyres slightly mishaped.

exhaust rings perished.

fuel filler neck lower hose perished.

long travel on handbrake lever.

offside handbrake lags.

offside outer c/v boot perished.

offside rear lamp damaged.

run out from rear brakes.

Pass 30 May 2012 68,883 miles

brake pipes rusting.

exhaust mountings perished and splitting.

exhaust system rusted and weak.

long travel on handbrake lever.

nearside front inner wing corroded and weak.

offside outer c/v boot perished.

rear of head gasket weeping.

run out from rear brakes.

tyres slightly mishaped.

Fail 29 May 2012 68,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes rusting.

exhaust mountings perished and splitting.

exhaust system rusted and weak.

long travel on handbrake lever.

nearside front inner wing corroded and weak.

offside outer c/v boot perished.

rear of head gasket weeping.

run out from rear brakes.

tyres slightly mishaped.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,049 miles

coolant stains rear of headgasket.

exhaust mountings perished.

offside dip beam dim.

run out from both rear brakes.

slight run out nearside front brake.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,168 miles

nearside front inner wing rusting.

offside headlamp reflector poor.

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perished.

slight run out from offside rear brake.

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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F225 NWV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F225 NWV, 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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F225 NWV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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