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F515 LUF

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,906 mi
Last recorded68,906 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF515 LUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 68,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working with hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 68,706 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed on top and next to arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,001 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 52,944 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired vacuum pipe at manifold (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,997 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 51,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,205 miles

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

General underbody/outer sill area surface corrosion.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,205 miles

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

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

General underbody/outer sill area surface corrosion.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,078 miles

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

Front bumper insecure.

General body corrosion, arches etc, reccomend attention.

O/S outer bodysill corrosion.

Suspension componenets surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,078 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake discs surface corrosion.

Front bumper insecure

General body corrosion, arches etc. reccomend attention.

O/S outer bodysill corrosion, reccomend attention.

Oil leak

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

Suspension components all surface corrosion.

Both rear tyres sidewalls poor perishing, ply not exposed. Reccomend replacement.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,118 miles

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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F515 LUF is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F515 LUF, 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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F515 LUF is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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