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H889 FNX

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 FNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,178 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axel coroded

Fail 8 Nov 2025 75,177 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axel coroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,917 miles

both rear spring eye bushes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,910 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

both rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,116 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,450 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 61,450 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

front discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2010 58,754 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r side only half bulbs working

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,754 miles

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

n/s/r side only half bulbs working

Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 58,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,496 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H889 FNX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 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 H889 FNX, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H889 FNX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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