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F121 VVN

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,793 mi
Last recorded69,793 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 VVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 69,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 69,464 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at bumper support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 69,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,328 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front steering gaiter is slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 68,328 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front steering gaiter is slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,128 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty

unable to see front pads and discs

under body rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both head lights in poor condition

unable to see front pads and discs

under body rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,125 miles

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

general corrosion to u/side of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,860 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis rusting generally

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,594 miles

chassis rusting generally

Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 615,543 miles

some rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,705 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 59,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 25 May 2006 59,375 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F121 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 F121 VVN, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F121 VVN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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