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F886 OBL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,889 mi
Last recorded107,889 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 OBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,889 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 107,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2023 107,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,820 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,848 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 104,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 97,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 93,843 miles

n/s and o/s front inner wings slight corrosion poor repair n/s inner and outer sill area

slight weep from n/s front shocker both front coil springs corroded both rear shocker dust covers corroded n/s front hub slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2012 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Both rear light units loose.

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,121 miles

front tyres wearing on edges. rear tyres starting to crack inbetween treads rear tank strap corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,429 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 85,425 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel bearings slightly rough.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,096 miles

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

left hand front tyre wearing on outside edge getting rusty round rear spring hangers and odd parts of metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2009 79,096 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

left hand front tyre wearing on outside edge getting rusty round rear spring hangers and odd parts of metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,729 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 66,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,639 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F886 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F886 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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F886 OBL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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