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F864 NNK

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 NNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,112 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 96,112 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,024 miles

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

engine stablizer worn

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,864 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 95,864 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,871 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,871 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,492 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 94,492 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,034 miles

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

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

n/s. headlamp poor beam image.

noise from both rear brake assemblies.

windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 94,030 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s. headlamp poor beam image.

noise from both rear brake assemblies.

windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 92,288 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner holed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operation / sweep too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 92,067 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated upper and lower (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,381 miles

rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

1 x centre exhaust rubber missing

o/s/ outer c.v boot perishing slightly

rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,071 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s outer c.v boot seeping grease

stonechip top windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,071 miles

front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s outer c.v boot seeping grease

stonechip top windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,267 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

All brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Fail 26 Oct 2012 88,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,414 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Secondary battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,909 miles

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

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

Secondary battery insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 80,790 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,030 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 78,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

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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F864 NNK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F864 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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F864 NNK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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