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F958 TPY

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,459 mi
Last recorded61,459 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 TPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 61,459 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Body Condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Body Condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 60,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam too the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 59,644 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 59,610 miles

Fuel tank leaking diesel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper at offside and nearside fixing mountings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear at front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

rear no. plate lights dim

Fail 6 Apr 2021 58,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear at front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

rear no. plate lights dim

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,920 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 57,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,177 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 56,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside front head lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 56,130 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure front broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing area in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear leaf spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure twisted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hand brake leaver mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing area in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front leaf spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel don't increes at same time (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute when side lights on (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front seats slightly loose worn

both rear leaf springs corroded

wipers don't park on there own wiper moter slow in operation

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 53,784 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly working to fast (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working top marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working top marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working top marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working top marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 53,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre slighty perished outer wall

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre slighty perished outer wall

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner c/v boot not secure

o/s steering rack boot has slight leak

Pass 9 Apr 2012 44,508 miles

both rear antiroll bar drop links have play

Fail 7 Apr 2012 44,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear antiroll bar drop links have play

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front driveshaft inner cv gaitors leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,778 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,073 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,805 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F958 TPY is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F958 TPY, 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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F958 TPY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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