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F263 BOV

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,959 mi
Last recorded89,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 BOV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,485 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,975 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,029 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,404 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,748 miles

Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 61,911 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 61,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 60,432 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,832 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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F263 BOV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F263 BOV, 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 F263 BOV registered?

F263 BOV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F263 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 BOV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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