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F448 LNU

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 LNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 96,469 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,189 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel all across (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished

all suspension rubbers perished

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel all across (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished

all suspension rubbers perished

Pass 19 May 2022 95,226 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2021 94,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion both front inner wings

Fail 22 May 2021 94,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion both front inner wings

Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,448 miles

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

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

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

bonnet support panel corroded

both rear springs weak

Fail 30 Oct 2019 94,448 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet support panel corroded

both rear springs weak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,723 miles

Bonnet support panel corroded

Both rear springs weak

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,723 miles

Bonnet support panel corroded

Both rear springs weak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,337 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,367 miles

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

Surface corrosion front crossmember

Surface corrosion offside and nearside front outer arches

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Surface corrosion front crossmember

Surface corrosion offside and nearside front outer arches

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,845 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockabosbers bushes perished

corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wings

corrosion on scuttle panel

exhaust rubbers perished

o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,555 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

rear shock bushes perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,223 miles

both front road spring corroded

corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes deteriating

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front road spring corroded

corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes deteriating

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,888 miles

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

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,259 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

off side and near side front discs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,235 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty

n/s waste tank rusted and leacking?

rear spring rear mountings rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2006 86,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mountings cracking

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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F448 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F448 LNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F448 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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