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F336 WHN

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF336 WHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,495 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear where it joins flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

general corrosion to underside with areas of heavy underseal

Fail 9 Apr 2026 132,482 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear where it joins flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

general corrosion to underside with areas of heavy underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2025 131,926 miles

general corrosion

various areas of vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2025 131,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion

various areas of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 May 2023 130,844 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 130,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,190 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

passenger seat missing at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2021 128,188 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both end caps missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

passenger seat missing at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,448 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 109,781 miles

rear brake perfomance only just met

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,021 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,234 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,372 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,372 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,553 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 173,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 173,120 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 164,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 153,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 141,556 miles

(advise) outside bodywork poor condition

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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F336 WHN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F336 WHN, 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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F336 WHN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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