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F419 FDV

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,973 mi
Last recorded65,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF419 FDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Of Them (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Of Them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of vehicle Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,966 miles

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,959 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2021 65,845 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,825 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,389 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 65,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

offside battery tray corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 60,680 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 60,043 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 59,034 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

light switch panel poorly secured

rear brake hose has corroded ferule

windscreen damaged and lower edge frosted

Fail 7 May 2013 59,034 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake hoses have corroded ferules

headlamp aims on upper limit

imbalance between front brakes

light switch panel poorly secured

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged and lower edge frosted

Pass 19 May 2012 58,458 miles

body damage to nearside

oil leak present

rear brake hose ferule rusty

slight binding at front wheels

towbar rusty

windscreen edge frosty

Fail 11 May 2012 58,458 miles

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

body damage to nearside

oil leak present

rear brake hose ferule rusty

slight binding at front wheels

towbar rusty

windscreen edge frosty

Pass 4 May 2011 57,644 miles

front crossmember rusty

front suspension castor rod bushes perishing

front to rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 57,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

spare tyre perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 May 2010 57,126 miles

spare tyre perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 May 2009 55,994 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside washer jet poorly aimed

spare tyre cracked and perished

windscreen damaged

windscreen lower edge frosty

Fail 1 May 2009 55,994 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside washer jet poorly aimed

spare tyre cracked and perished

windscreen damaged

windscreen lower edge frosty

Pass 8 May 2008 54,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,783 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32

Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

hazard flash rate fast

rear springs look weak

slight damage to n/s/r lower panel

slight play in o/s/f hub assembley

spigot bearing in gearbox noisy

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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F419 FDV is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F419 FDV, 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 F419 FDV registered?

F419 FDV is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F419 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F419 FDV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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