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F577 RPM

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 RPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,301 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,104 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,645 miles

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 May 2012 56,014 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 55,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2010 53,938 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator flash rate slightly fast

Pass 29 May 2008 49,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 48,022 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F577 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F577 RPM, 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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F577 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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