MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Front Position lamp not working bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Central Front valence sign of corosion
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence corosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess floor corosion (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front inner arch slightly corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner arch slightly corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both offside tyre sidewalls showing minor cracks
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion apparent at both outer sills and both lower rear quarter panels
Corrosion apparent at both outer sills and both lower rear quarter panels
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH batteries insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
advise oil leak
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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E940 FHO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E940 FHO, 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.
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E940 FHO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1988.
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