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F582 RPM

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,503 mi
Last recorded80,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF582 RPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 80,502 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,002 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 79,002 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside marker

Offside marker

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both, with hazards. (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 3 Apr 2023 78,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both, with hazards. (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,028 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 72,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 72,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,000 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 69,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight movement in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight movement in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,616 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 58,219 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 58,219 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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F582 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F582 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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F582 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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