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F884 OBL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,351 mi
Last recorded94,351 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 OBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,351 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,052 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 84,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,482 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 80,448 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,883 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,282 miles

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

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

Rear brake performance poor suggesting brakes need repair or overhaul

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

corrosion on wheel arches, lower part of doors and outer sills not considered excessive and no sharp edges

Pass 15 May 2017 72,123 miles

Low brake effort from rear service brakes on RBT

Offside headlamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 28 May 2015 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight imbalance to rear service brakes on RBT. We advise attention

Pass 8 May 2014 60,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 60,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,537 miles

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

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

nearside step corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,537 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside front disc pitted

nearside step corroded

rear silencer rubbers perrished

Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,304 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,736 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,736 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,438 miles

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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F884 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc 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 F884 OBL, 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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F884 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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