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F437 LNU

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,026 mi
Last recorded66,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 LNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,246 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 61,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,825 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,822 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,633 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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F437 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F437 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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What year was F437 LNU registered?

F437 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F437 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F437 LNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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