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F760 GDH

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,850 mi
Last recorded109,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 GDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 109,850 miles

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

both dip patterns poor

Fail 17 Jun 2025 109,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

both dip patterns poor

Fail 14 May 2025 109,846 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear water inside lamp

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both dips poor pattern

Pass 1 May 2024 109,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear condensation inside lamp

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

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

Offside park brake cable deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2024 109,176 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp condensation inside

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamps backplates slight corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 106,997 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 106,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,014 miles

Nearside Battery access door is insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheathing is badly corroded.

Windscreen wipers operate slowly.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Steering arm is fouling brake pipes. (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Battery access door is insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheathing is badly corroded.

Windscreen wipers operate slowly.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,272 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 102,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 100,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

aux belt worn

front wipers poor

minor oil leak

osf brake binding slightly

water leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,852 miles

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

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

aux belt worn

front wipers poor

minor oil leak

osf brake binding slightly

water leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,003 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 99,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,449 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,441 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 90,360 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 90,360 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F760 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 F760 GDH, 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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F760 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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