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F766 GDH

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,362 mi
Last recorded62,362 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF766 GDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 62,362 miles

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

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the fron connection (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the connection (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,768 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,765 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 61,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Drivers seat bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Rear marker light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Seat loose ( Bolt missing ) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box loose as there is no rubbers fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 61,763 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front headlights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front jacking point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Mettel hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box loose as there is no rubbers fitted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tall tail light does not light up (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Out line body marker light does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps

Offside Rear Upper Out line body marker light does not illuminate simultaneously with position lamps

Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,114 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 55,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,246 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 48,496 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 48,496 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,338 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F766 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F766 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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F766 GDH is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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