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F822 POW

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,737 mi
Last recorded39,737 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 POW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 39,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 39,737 miles

both inner wings underseal under side slight corrotion

Pass 12 May 2023 39,737 miles

both inner wings corroded

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2018 39,737 miles

advice on further look at rear hand brake both sides

advice on o/s/f headlight slight crack

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,316 miles

advice on front windscreen

advice on slight corshon at windscreen panel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 543,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,008 miles

advice on slight pitting at rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2010

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

advice on slight coroshon at exhaust and slight blow

Pass 19 May 2009 51,891 miles

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake and sticky wiper switch

Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,958 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 75,488 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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F822 POW is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F822 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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What year was F822 POW registered?

F822 POW is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1989.

Is F822 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F822 POW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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