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IUI 9055

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 9055
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,536 miles

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

General corrosion underneath vehicle.

Fail 4 Apr 2025 115,536 miles

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

General corrosion underneath vehicle.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 114,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 111,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,009 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,009 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Side repeater not working Both side repeaters (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,480 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,991 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 93,284 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,872 miles

Oil leak

both outer c/v gaiters perished

rear silencer tail pipe badly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both outer c/v gaiters perished

rear silencer tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 91,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,885 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,890 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both number plates water damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,016 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 71,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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IUI 9055 is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 IUI 9055, 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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IUI 9055 is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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