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F915 NTM

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 NTM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket between manifold and engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps slightly loose, but secure

bottom of the drivers door rusty

underside of the vehicle is covered in black under seal

Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,046 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold join to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern and has a flick too the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern and has a flick too the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight grab

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps slightly loose, still secure

drivers door bottom rusty

underside covered in black underseal

Pass 5 May 2023 94,561 miles

Exhaust blowing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension play from component both sides

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,985 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 92,979 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,245 miles

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

Front Headlamps poor output

Underbodycorrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,806 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel sligjhtly binding

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

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear And offside tyre perrish

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively And offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wring (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,920 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 86,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,822 miles

brake light on dash

Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,822 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake light on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,665 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 77,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F915 NTM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F915 NTM, 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 F915 NTM registered?

F915 NTM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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