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E940 FHO

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 FHO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 86,691 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,666 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner arch slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,666 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,086 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,834 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,025 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 84,024 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,009 miles

Corrosion apparent at both outer sills and both lower rear quarter panels

Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,009 miles

Corrosion apparent at both outer sills and both lower rear quarter panels

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,276 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,276 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

advise oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,843 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,264 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,264 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,625 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,620 miles

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

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
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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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