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F166 VAJ

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 VAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 59,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting ring missing, all rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,900 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 55,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front chassis jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panel under washer bottle corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel under battery corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,238 miles

2 exhaust rubbers missing but system is secure

offside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,238 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

2 exhaust rubbers missing but system is secure

offside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

sopme brake drag nearside rear

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,704 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 50,703 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs pitted

inner cv boot insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 49,916 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F166 VAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F166 VAJ, 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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F166 VAJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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