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F124 GKE

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,926 mi
Last recorded79,926 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 GKE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 79,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 79,911 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Worn ()

Fail 14 Apr 2021 79,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Worn ()

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 79,411 miles

Minor water leak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,026 miles

emmissions juat met and recommend further inspection

knock from n/s/f but unable to find any play

n/s/r tyre appears low

rear springs deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,863 miles

coolent boiled over during test

exhaust very rusty

small corrosion hole in o/s front underside step

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,010 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,723 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Both shock absorbers deteriorating and bouncy

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,893 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,892 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,457 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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F124 GKE is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F124 GKE, 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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F124 GKE is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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