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F271 FEA

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 FEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill area corroded and holed not within 30 cm of any mounting points

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill area corroded and holed not within 30 cm of any mounting points

Fail 1 Jul 2025 94,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill area corroded and holed not within 30 cm of any mounting points

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill area corroded and holed not within 30 cm of any mounting points

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inner and outer sill area excessively and holed

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Inner and outer sill area excessively corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower sill/step area excessively corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill area excessively corroded and holed

Fail 18 Apr 2023 92,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower sill/step area excessively corroded and holed

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill area excessively corroded and holed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,372 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,049 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber missing.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,754 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,938 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,938 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,053 miles

rotational noise from o/s front wheel

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,053 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rotational noise from o/s front wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 62,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,201 miles

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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F271 FEA is a 1989 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 82.6%.

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 F271 FEA, 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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What year was F271 FEA registered?

F271 FEA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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