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F803 DRN

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 DRN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,785 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar bush beginning to perish

Offside Front Torsion bar bush beginning to perish

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underside covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,174 miles

Front brake disc’s pitted

Vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 7 Feb 2025 104,174 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake disc’s pitted

Vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,645 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,645 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 101,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 101,059 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 99,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,320 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 9,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf springs have sufficient travel but are showing signs of tiredness

Pass 27 Feb 2010 90,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,528 miles

nearside rear hand brake cable outer cover is split

slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion under the bonnet area

Fail 9 Mar 2009 89,524 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener fractured (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear hand brake cable outer cover is split

slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion under the bonnet area

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,483 miles

slight rust on brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2007 87,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,740 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 86,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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F803 DRN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F803 DRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F803 DRN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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