CarVerify

Free Car Check

C13 MCS

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 MCS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 89,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,916 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,990 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 87,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 87,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,610 miles

Offside Rear light lense cracked but not showing light through.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,387 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,479 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 65,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,106 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,651 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,779 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F inner wheel arch corroding

O/S/F outer sill corroding at front end

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise in O/S/R brake

Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

N/S/F & O/S/F inner wheel arch corroding

O/S/F outer sill corroding at front end

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise in O/S/R brake

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,946 miles

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

Exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S wiper blade mounting in poor condition

O/S/F outer sill/door step corroding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,798 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

coolant leaking

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
Full Talbot Express 1300 P reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C13 MCS is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C13 MCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C13 MCS?

You can check the full history of C13 MCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C13 MCS registered?

C13 MCS is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is C13 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 MCS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C13 MCS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C13 MCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.