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F890 HWD

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 HWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,906 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 53,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,752 miles

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

EXHAUST RUBBERS STARTING TO SPLIT AND PERISH.

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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F890 HWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F890 HWD, 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 F890 HWD registered?

F890 HWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is F890 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F890 HWD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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