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F338 JJO

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 JJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,331 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 87,331 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,331 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 87,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

header tank weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s handbrake low effort

rear rubber exhaust hanger missing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s handbrake low effort

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

rear rubber exhaust hanger missing

Fail 2 May 2013 84,425 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 83,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,854 miles

advise o/s mirror glass cracked chip screen n/s

advise slight play both rear wheel bearings

advise slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,339 miles

advise o/s mirror cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2008 78,062 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 75,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F338 JJO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,452 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F338 JJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F338 JJO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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