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F739 NSL

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

58,011 mi
Last recorded58,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF739 NSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,470 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 56,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 56,231 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength ends of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,622 miles

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

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 54,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,355 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 54,355 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,835 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 53,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,263 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,169 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/f inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine and g/box mountings split and perished

refit exhaust hangers

Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine and g/box mountings split and perished

refit exhaust hangers

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,942 miles

O/S & N/S Wipers torn.

O/S Engine mounting perished.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S & N/S Wipers torn.

O/S Engine mounting perished.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,554 miles

N/S rear slight noise from wheel bearing.

Slight leak from manifold area.

Slight perished at fuel pipe at carb.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 38,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,608 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o\s\f corner of front panel x/s rust and deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2008 32,389 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,354 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 31,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,372 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 29,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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F739 NSL is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F739 NSL, 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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F739 NSL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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