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F597 PVS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 PVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,187 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 53,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,450 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,955 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,594 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,382 miles

both nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,270 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 33,412 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,543 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,154 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,154 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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F597 PVS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F597 PVS, 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 F597 PVS registered?

F597 PVS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 July 1989.

Is F597 PVS safe to buy?

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