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F756 NPG

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,272 mi
Last recorded131,272 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF756 NPG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,272 miles

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

Front vehicle heavily undersealed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 130,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 130,153 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and around both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, chassis and front panel, holes outside prescribed areas around same location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch , chassis and front panel, holes outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

vehicle chassis has corrosion outside of prescribed areas holed and general corrosion over chassis

Fail 4 Aug 2020 129,377 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2019 128,865 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front (bumper corroded)

Front (front outer sills corroded)

Front (inner wheel arches corroded)

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,761 miles

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear has deteriation on inner wall but not showing cords

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,792 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,740 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,930 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,891 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 118,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 116,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 116,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 113,406 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 15 Dec 2010 113,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2009 112,713 miles

Battery insecure

Battery tray corroded

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

Off side and near side front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Off side front outrigger corroded

Off side front seat belt plastic shroud missing but not affecting operation

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 112,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Battery tray corroded

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

Off side and near side front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Off side front outrigger corroded

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,410 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 110,410 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,960 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 102,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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F756 NPG is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F756 NPG, 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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F756 NPG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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