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F851 MGW

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 MGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 84,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 84,355 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,301 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,050 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,306 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,306 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,761 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,750 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,404 miles

Coolant leak/water pump ?

Front seats appear insecure but is movement in turn plates/bolts checked !

Headlight reflectors slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner wheel arch/inner wing has evidence of repair work !

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some corrosion offside front valance/under headlight

Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,404 miles

Coolant leak/water pump ?

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

Front seats appear insecure but is movement in turn plates/bolts checked !

Headlight reflectors slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner wheel arch/inner wing has evidence of repair work !

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Some corrosion offside front valance/under headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,348 miles

Auxiliary battery requires a better securing device

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,987 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,190 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,190 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,918 miles

n/s/f tyre wear

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,791 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 58,791 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F851 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F851 MGW, 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 F851 MGW registered?

F851 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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