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F157 GCH

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,623 mi
Last recorded53,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,623 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fully under sealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded throughout

various repairs and fully undersealed under bulk head

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,241 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

crack in windscreen but not in view of road

Pass 19 May 2015 53,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front bumper corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,756 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,324 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,965 miles

dust cover on nearside lower ball joint split

exhaust rubber mounts perished

slight corrosion on both front inner wings

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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F157 GCH is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 F157 GCH, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F157 GCH is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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