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F533 GWD

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,214 mi
Last recorded107,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 GWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 107,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working osf side repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2023 107,214 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working nsf wing repeator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 107,214 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 107,214 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount excessively worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 107,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,208 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,208 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER BROKEN.

Nearside Front Upper RUNNING LIGHT LENS MISSING.

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper RUNNING LAMP LENS BROKEN.

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion STEP/ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Oil leak OF ENGINE ,SUSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. ()

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S +N/S . (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Lower STEP INSECURE ON ENTRY INTO CAMPER VAN.WOODEN/ALUMINIUM STRUCTURE.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working RUNNING LAMP INOP. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. SEAT NOT LOCKING ON RUNNER. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER BROKEN.

Nearside Front Upper RUNNING LIGHT LENS MISSING.

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper RUNNING LAMP LENS BROKEN.

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion STEP/ARCH AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Oil leak OF ENGINE ,SUSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. ()

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S +N/S . (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Lower STEP INSECURE ON ENTRY INTO CAMPER VAN.WOODEN/ALUMINIUM STRUCTURE.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 107,208 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,616 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

driver's door lower corroded

leaf spring attachment brackets slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

driver's door lower corroded

leaf spring attachment brackets slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,387 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,047 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 98,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 95,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 90,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,372 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 84,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F533 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F533 GWD, 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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F533 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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