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VIW 9564

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D93,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9564
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 88,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,171 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers x3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 84,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 81,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,560 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre X3 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to nearside tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,237 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,237 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened BOTH (3.5.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR SPRING MOUNTS BOTH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,181 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,181 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassia leg ajcent to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,089 miles

earth faults with rear lights

exhausr rubbers in poor condition

front brake hoses in poor condition

n/s front crossmember in very poor condition

play in rear wheelbearings

rear shocks in poor condition

rear spring bushes in poor condition

vehicle underside in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,089 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

cv boots in poor condition

earth faults with rear lights

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front brake hoses in poor condition

o/s front drive shaft support bearing broken up

play in rear wheelbearings

rear brake hose in poor condition

rear shocks in poor condition

vehicle underside in poor condition

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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VIW 9564 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VIW 9564, 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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VIW 9564 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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