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F126 FNX

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,238 mi
Last recorded29,238 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 FNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,238 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 29,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system and mounting o rings deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,166 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubber mounts perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 27,163 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubber mounts perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,022 miles

os cv gaiter greasy

osf & rear flexi brake hose ferrols corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 25,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mounts poor

os cv gaiter greasy

osf & rear flexi brake hose ferrols corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,628 miles

brake hose ferrols corroded

exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust secure

front discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 24,626 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

brake hose ferrols corroded

exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust secure

fan belt loose

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,617 miles

exhaust blow

front discs rusty

front pads worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 24,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

front discs rusty

front pads worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,511 miles

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,232 miles

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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F126 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F126 FNX, 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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F126 FNX is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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