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F518 SDG

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,800 mi
Last recorded111,800 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 SDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 111,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 105,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 96,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 89,469 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 84,061 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 84,061 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,452 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,256 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,769 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,349 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,019 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,844 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,844 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,314 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,636 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,682 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 57,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,164 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F518 SDG is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F518 SDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F518 SDG registered?

F518 SDG is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F518 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 SDG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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