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F543 GWD

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 GWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,932 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and worn to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,071 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel tank filler hose perished

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,507 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,491 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Position lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,081 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 66,423 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,754 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring worn

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,820 miles

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,820 miles

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 58,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,698 miles

front brake discs slight pitting

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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F543 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F543 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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What year was F543 GWD registered?

F543 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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