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F944 DFD

1989 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF944 DFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 111,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 111,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion underneath to body and all suspension and steering components

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 111,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to steady arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear springs deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 111,757 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 2 bulges around rim (5.2.3 (k))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet not locking all the way (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to steady arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear springs deteriorated

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,511 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Spare tyre defective tyre heavily perished and splitting on outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drivers door release handle insecure

Offside Front forward section of inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,108 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,401 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,401 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 105,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,766 miles

Advise: exhaust mountings becoming cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2009 103,766 miles

Advise: exhaust mountings becoming cracked

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,487 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 101,705 miles

brake pedal travel seems a little long but no creeping noticed.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 101,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedal travel seems a little long but no creeping noticed.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 100,642 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 100,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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F944 DFD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F944 DFD, 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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F944 DFD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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