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F882 MTS

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF882 MTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,159 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 117,655 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,655 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working ALL Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,555 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,607 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 114,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 112,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear leaf springs

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2021 112,328 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected plate only half welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear leaf springs

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,159 miles

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

Front under side of wings slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

general corrosion under side vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2019 111,156 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front under side of wings slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

general corrosion under side vehicle

Pass 23 May 2018 109,812 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear leaf springs rusty both sides

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 109,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing on side walls

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side walls

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear leaf springs rusty both sides

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 108,371 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 108,362 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor near seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe damaged and leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 107,046 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

o/s/r/slight binding brake

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r/slight binding brake

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,123 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

front bumper corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 105,123 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

front bumper corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 104,957 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 103,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 100,318 miles

slight bind rear n/s brake

rear shocker rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower suspensuion inner bushes perished

early corrosion both outer sills

Fail 14 Mar 2011 100,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower suspensuion inner bushes perished

early corrosion both outer sills

rear shocker rubbers perished

slight bind rear n/s brake

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,707 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,706 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f jacking point box section has corrosion but box section still strong

Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,090 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 89,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 88,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 85,113 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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F882 MTS is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F882 MTS, 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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F882 MTS is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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