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F50 OSP

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

45,528 mi
Last recorded45,528 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 OSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 45,528 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 44,589 miles

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Dec 2023 44,589 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Oct 2023 44,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill damaged but not within prescribed areas

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,912 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 31 Aug 2022 43,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,779 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 43,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,413 miles

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,687 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 42,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,744 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 40,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 40,628 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 39,507 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,315 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 38,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,129 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,547 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,547 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,444 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,443 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 34,927 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 34,927 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F50 OSP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 F50 OSP, 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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F50 OSP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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