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F706 XDC

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,208 mi
Last recorded157,208 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 XDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 157,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2026 157,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 157,098 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lamps heavily corroded on internal reflector (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Steering coulomb U/J fouling on its self causing jerky steering (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Forward spring hanger 1cm gap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,286 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 146,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 143,106 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 139,032 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 139,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 136,504 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2022 136,501 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 133,587 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 130,816 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 130,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 117,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,552 miles

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

Nearside leaf spring is rubbing against the mounting box

Nearside rear backing plate is damp with oil

Rear brakes out of balance but just within limits

Fail 4 Jun 2016 114,543 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside leaf spring is rubbing against the mounting box

Nearside rear backing plate is damp with oil

Rear brakes out of balance but just within limits

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 111,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 110,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system suppoted ok, although one rear rubber mounting is missing and one center mounting is perished.

slight corrosion near lower engine support bracket.

Pass 9 May 2012 109,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside jacking point holed but not within any prescribed area.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,116 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 105,110 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 102,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 99,603 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 99,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,891 miles

rear springs worn

drivers seat will need attention befor next mot

meny areas show signs of corrison

Pass 5 May 2006 936,641 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 93,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust rubber cracked center box

Fail 27 Apr 2006 93,619 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 93,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F706 XDC is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F706 XDC, 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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F706 XDC is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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