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F629 NGW

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,401 mi
Last recorded110,401 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF629 NGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 110,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 107,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 107,512 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 105,455 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 105,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 104,580 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,696 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,695 miles

Oil leak

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,123 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,555 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 79,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F629 NGW is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F629 NGW, 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 F629 NGW registered?

F629 NGW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 July 1989.

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