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F818 POW

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,724 mi
Last recorded74,724 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 POW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 74,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing, four areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing, two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure Side panel and rear panel not attached along bottom, (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative Torsion bar/swivel bearing siezed. Suspension does not move (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch holed outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From t-piece to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,772 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed near gearbox upper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

offside front wheel arch corroded

throttle sticks and pedal has to be pushed back up

Fail 22 Mar 2024 72,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp loose, rear section insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective one rear mount not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed near gearbox upper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed at rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

offside front wheel arch corroded

throttle sticks and pedal has to be pushed back up

Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,168 miles

FRONT PANNEL CORRODED

UNDERSIDE HAS LIGHT CORROTION

Fail 7 Mar 2023 70,168 miles

FRONT PANNEL CORRODED

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

UNDERSIDE HAS LIGHT CORROTION

Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,524 miles

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

EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

FRONT PANNEL CORRODED NONE STRUCTURE

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

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED (BROKEN)

Fail 15 Apr 2021 67,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

FRONT PANNEL CORRODED NONE STRUCTURE

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

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED (BROKEN)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,185 miles

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

exhaust centre box blowing

exhaust rubbers split

front panel corroded ( none structure )

oil leak

rear bumper broken

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,273 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,271 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,462 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,514 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2016 55,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 55,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2015 55,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 55,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,368 miles

nearside head light reflector starting to rust

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust mounts starting to split

nearside head light reflector starting to rust

Pass 12 May 2011 54,207 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 53,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 48,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,786 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 43,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F818 POW is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F818 POW, 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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F818 POW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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