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F430 LNU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 LNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,466 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,925 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,970 miles

steering lock working

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,133 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,885 miles

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

OVERHEATING and loosing coolant

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

Play in inner steering rack to safe limit

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,827 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe + front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,827 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe + front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corrodded + slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 66,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,532 miles

n/s/front head lamp reflector u/s

Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/front head lamp reflector u/s

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,722 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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F430 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F430 LNU, 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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F430 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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