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F398 MWV

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 MWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 121,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 119,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,126 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 118,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,012 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all vehicle under body heavily under sealed both front inner wheel arches under sealed and all welding repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 2 May 2019 116,482 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2019 116,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shocker has slight play

Offside Front shocker has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,180 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 114,180 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured inner outter sill (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,397 miles

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,981 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 69,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2010 60,045 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,721 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 48,143 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,055 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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F398 MWV is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F398 MWV, 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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F398 MWV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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