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F434 LNU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,972 mi
Last recorded119,972 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 LNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,972 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 114,723 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 116,374 miles

Offside Rear rear spring rear hanger

Offside head lamp water ingress

Pass 24 May 2018 108,685 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 107,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot weaping

Offside Headlamp just focuses

Rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2015 103,659 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 102,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 100,403 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 99,376 miles

tow bar not wired up for rear fog lamp

Pass 20 May 2011 97,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 94,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 92,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 88,175 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight bind on rear brakes

slight fluctuation in front discs

Pass 26 May 2006 85,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 85,848 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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F434 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F434 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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F434 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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