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F926 CAH

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,580 mi
Last recorded165,580 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 CAH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 165,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 162,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 158,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 157,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 156,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting slight play

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

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 151,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 149,767 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine to clean for reading.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 149,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine to clean for reading.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 147,088 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 147,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 143,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 143,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 140,245 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 140,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 137,548 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 137,548 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 133,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 133,658 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 129,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 129,086 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 125,624 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 125,624 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 125,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery carrier box corroded

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Jan 2008 125,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

second battery box under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 116,774 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 116,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 112,575 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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F926 CAH is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F926 CAH, 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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F926 CAH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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