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F65 SJN

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,931 mi
Last recorded51,931 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 SJN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 51,025 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake imbalance

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,642 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,685 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,153 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 28,100 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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F65 SJN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F65 SJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F65 SJN registered?

F65 SJN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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