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F289 XCW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 XCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 56,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 55,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,503 miles

Gearbox mounting defective worn bush

Fail 9 Sep 2021 55,492 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch patches not continuously welded areas still corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective worn bush

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 55,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill containing filler but no corrosion found

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 55,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,598 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,503 miles

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

o/s indicator not working on towbar socket, also when rear fog on brings o/s solid indicator and no fog

Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,503 miles

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

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

could nt access fuel cap

o/s indicator not working on towbar socket, also when rear fog on brings o/s solid indicator and no fog

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,667 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 48,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,435 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

evidence of repairs to body and chassis

hole corroded in nearside front inner wing

offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion throughout body and chassis but not considered eccessive

evidence of repairs to body and chassis

slight wear/play in brake pedal pivot

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion throughout body but not cosidered excessive

evidence of repaires to body

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion throughout body but not cosidered excessive

evidence of repaires to body

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,085 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

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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F289 XCW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 F289 XCW, 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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F289 XCW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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