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F695 ONL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,623 mi
Last recorded56,623 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF695 ONL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,623 miles

Front rear suspension components corroding

Outer sleeve broken & missing on front park brake cable

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,623 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front rear suspension components corroding

Outer sleeve broken & missing on front park brake cable

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,574 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,910 miles

Parking brake cables outer protective sheathing deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,824 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 53,824 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,331 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 52,310 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure and water inside lens (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working and lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,807 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 49,807 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,538 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,538 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,692 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,400 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,395 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,917 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,026 miles

n/s headlight has mask fitted to stop beam kick up on righthand side

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,386 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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F695 ONL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F695 ONL, 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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F695 ONL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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