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F861 NNK

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,667 mi
Last recorded61,667 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 NNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 61,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 60,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 60,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 59,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 57,139 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn BOTH NSF/OSF (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 57,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn BOTH NSF/OSF (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,217 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,786 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,786 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

all brake hoses perrishing

corrosion underneath

discs

nsr marker light

oil leak

oil leak

pads

shock bushs perrishing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,167 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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F861 NNK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F861 NNK, 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 F861 NNK registered?

F861 NNK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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