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F70 UOR

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 UOR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,265 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 83,227 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,830 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,646 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,646 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,562 miles

Coolant leak

both no. plates deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2008 81,559 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads may be worn low

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,490 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 78,490 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front wheel archers corroded

n/s front tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,306 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F70 UOR is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F70 UOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F70 UOR is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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