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F140 KRC

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 KRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,799 miles

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

front lower cross section corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2020 57,797 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower cross section Corroded

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

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

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

Rear Both Rear Leaf springs corroded

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

Spare wheel loose but secure

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,464 miles

Body has damage in various locations .

Exhaust rubber split but exhaust secure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog/hazard switch loose but still operative

Front Lower cross section Corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded and holed not sharp

Offside Front Seat Loose but secure

Offside Front Tie rod Bushes Deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both Rear Leaf springs corroded

Rear Floor section chip board rotten

Spare wheel loose but secure

Fail 31 Jul 2019 56,463 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When indicator operating (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps cover not there and not working - (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Side repeater not working Both front . (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has damage in various locations .

Exhaust rubber split but exhaust secure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog/hazard switch loose but still operative

Front Lower cross section Corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded and holed not sharp

Offside Front Seat Loose but secure

Offside Front Tie rod Bushes Deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both Rear Leaf springs corroded

Rear Floor section chip board rotten

Spare wheel loose but secure

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,978 miles

Bonnet corroded .

Both Battery Trays Corroded - Not Weakened

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Slightly dim and flickers

Offside Rear Floor not full secure Floor section softened as wooden

Fail 10 Jul 2018 52,950 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine Bay Both sides Inner , lower sections (holed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Both) lower windscreen sections holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not a locking cap . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wing Holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch inner Holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch Holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower door step corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Bonnet hinge sections -Corroded and weakened (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Battery trays Corroded - not weakened.

Front Both Front wings Corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (Both ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbones rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front suspension Bar Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Dim and flickers slightly

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure Floor section Rotten ( Wooden Floor section ) (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,505 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 48,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 47,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 47,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both wheel arches corroded causing sharp edges

Pass 1 May 2013 46,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,241 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 44,235 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 exhaust rubbers split and perished

Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 exhaust rubbers split and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,279 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2009 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2008 42,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,740 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,575 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 38,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubber o rings started to split

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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F140 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F140 KRC, 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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F140 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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