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F913 FKK

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,517 mi
Last recorded120,517 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 FKK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 120,517 miles

Body component insecure rear step insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body insecure body side panels insecure and body floor damage both sides rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced rear top marker lamps both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure mountings broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear springs corroded

under neath vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 May 2024 120,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust rubber mountings perishing

hand brake travel slightly high

under body covered in under seal

Fail 4 May 2024 120,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated top of axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sided (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 27 Apr 2023 120,096 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 119,628 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 119,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 118,499 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosions on underneith the van all over

Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,778 miles

Nearside Rear out line markers inop

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,480 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 112,641 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 112,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 111,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 111,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 109,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

air intake onto carb adrift

Pass 22 Dec 2011 107,184 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 106,224 miles

heatshild rattling underside

o/s jet partially blocked

park travel close to reserve end

Pass 27 Jul 2007 106,136 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside inner arch holed by corrossion

offside inner arch holed by corrossion

Fail 19 Jul 2007 106,136 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside inner arch holed by corrossion

offside innerarch holes by corrossion

Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 105,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

front x member corroded

general condition underneath corroded

n/s/r extra lights inoperative

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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F913 FKK is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F913 FKK, 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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F913 FKK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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