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F477 UFH

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 UFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 104,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 100,915 miles

Nearside Front cross member has corrosion

Nearside Front inner cv boot cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

both headlamp weak and poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 95,384 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,841 miles

Offside Front cv boot cracking

Offside Front damper leaking oil

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2023 87,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv boot cracking

Offside Front damper leaking oil

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,581 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small tears in it

n/s and o/s front panel has corrision

n/s front cv boot cracking

o/s front track rod end cover cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,749 miles

Nearside Front sill has corrision

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2021 82,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

Nearside Front sill has corrision

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,467 miles

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

exhaust slight leak

o/s front panel corrision

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,467 miles

Central Fuel hose insecure front pipes from filter to carb (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure 4 mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire front tank to filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cv boot cracking

exhaust slight leak

o/s front panel corrision

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,523 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking and furrules has corrision

o/s front damper starting to leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 79,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.67 (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,767 miles

Front n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

Offside Front cv boot cracking

all exhaust mounts cracking badly

Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

Offside Front cv boot cracking

all exhaust mounts cracking badly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,969 miles

cv oil around n/s cv boot

o/s front damper leaking

sounds like exhuast blowing but can not find

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cv oil around n/s cv boot

o/s front damper leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,814 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front cv boots slightly perishing in ribs

Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,814 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front cv boots slightly perishing in ribs

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake hoses slightly perished

exhaust deteriated

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2013 74,594 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake hoses slightly perished

exhaust deteriated

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,078 miles

n/s cv boot weeping

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,078 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s cv boot weeping

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,477 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,763 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 61,753 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,164 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,245 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 61,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F477 UFH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F477 UFH, 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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F477 UFH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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