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F302 RDL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,255 mi
Last recorded48,255 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 RDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,125 miles

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

VAN NEWLY UNDER SEALED

Fail 12 Jul 2024 48,106 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

fan belt loose

van heavily underealed

Fail 26 Apr 2024 48,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected WING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected HOLED IN SEVERAL PLACES BARELY A INNER WING LEFT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

VAN UNDERSEALED

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,158 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front . (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 47,158 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front . (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 47,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30cm of top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 45,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,474 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,186 miles

underside of vehicle lightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,840 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,860 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,395 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,980 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 23 May 2014 38,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,864 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,582 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 33,963 miles

Both rear shockers top and bottom mounting rubbers heavily cracked.

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,535 miles

all road tyre sidewalls cracked.

both headlamp images poor.

both rear shock absorber top bushes starting to perish.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,312 miles

both front wheel bearings have play.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,423 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,407 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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F302 RDL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F302 RDL, 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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F302 RDL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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