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F185 THN

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,968 mi
Last recorded104,968 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 THN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 89,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,412 miles

Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,763 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,761 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,843 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,566 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,380 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal splitting.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear lamps flickering.

Wiring insecure under bonnet.

nearside rear brake slight bind.

windscreen washer pipe leaking.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,380 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal splitting.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear lamps flickering.

Wiring insecure under bonnet.

nearside rear brake slight bind.

windscreen washer pipe leaking.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fuel cap seal splitting.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear lamps flickering.

Wiring insecure under bonnet.

nearside rear brake slight bind.

windscreen washer pipe leaking.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,822 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,813 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

exhaust mounts in poor condition, both front tyres low tread, play detected in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,059 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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F185 THN is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F185 THN, 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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What year was F185 THN registered?

F185 THN is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F185 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 THN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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