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F221 KDM

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 KDM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,591 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 59,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,658 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly preished on side wall but not showing cords

Fail 4 Jun 2007 58,658 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf tyre slightly perished on side wall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,082 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2006 57,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r light lens damaged

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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F221 KDM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F221 KDM, 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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F221 KDM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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