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F836 KSA

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF836 KSA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 100,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 99,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 99,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,646 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,106 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 73,727 miles

chassis starting to rust. rear spring hangers rusting

Pass 10 May 2012 71,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,000 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 1 May 2008 61,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,138 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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F836 KSA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F836 KSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F836 KSA registered?

F836 KSA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F836 KSA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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