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F154 KRC

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,615 mi
Last recorded76,615 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF154 KRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,615 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal feels spongy /soft but still locked out on RBT.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,142 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,463 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2013 70,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 69,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil on chassis.

slight play in head lights.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,088 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank has oil on it

oil leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,955 miles

Advise attention to exhaust mountings and oil leaks.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,938 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,933 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

handbrake not working on offside

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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F154 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F154 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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F154 KRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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