1989 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · F895 HWD
1989 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 1989. Recorded mileage 104,070 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F895 HWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 104,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F895 HWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P (F895 HWD) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
F895 HWD Mileage History
- 08/08/2022101,736 mi
- 08/09/2023103,014 mi+1,278 mi
- 19/01/2024103,039 mi+25 mi
- 11/04/2024103,059 mi+20 mi
- 27/03/2025104,070 mi+1,011 mi
Average of roughly 886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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