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MLZ 5373

1989 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D91,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5373
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,023 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 60,023 miles

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

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 57,797 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 55,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,132 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 52,132 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Poor image,strongly advise, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 49,572 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front outline marker light inoperative

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 49,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 49,040 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,058 miles

Tyres perished

Wipers poor

Fail 11 Jun 2016 48,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyres perished

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,454 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,511 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,399 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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MLZ 5373 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 91,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLZ 5373, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLZ 5373 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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