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F792 BVG

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,493 mi
Last recorded32,493 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 BVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 32,493 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 30,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 30,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 27,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 24,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 21,420 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm in center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,732 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 19,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 16,896 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear and nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 14,032 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 14,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 11,877 miles

slight free play nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 19 Jan 2017 11,877 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight free play nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

all four tyre walls and tread cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 9,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre perishing

Fail 6 May 2015 9,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 8,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,736 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 8,733 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 8,485 miles

OSF disc corroded on inner face but readings ok

OSF mirror corroding

OSR 1 of 2 side lights not working

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2011 8,482 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

OSF disc corroded on inner face but readings ok

OSF mirror corroding

OSR 1 of 2 side lights not working

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 8,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,239 miles

front brakes binding on slightly

sidewall cracks to both front tyres

Pass 22 May 2008 8,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,857 miles

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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F792 BVG is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F792 BVG, 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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F792 BVG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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