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F437 SJH

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,780 mi
Last recorded62,780 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 SJH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 62,780 miles

slight noise from rear wheel

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight noise n/s/r

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2024 61,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

not able to see front pads

slight noise from n/s/rwheel

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,492 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,820 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,606 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,472 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,278 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,093 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,545 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,825 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s headlight condensated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,698 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 SJH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SJH, 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 SJH registered?

F437 SJH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F437 SJH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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