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F283 UGM

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 UGM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,776 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,766 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s head light backing corroded

o/s head light poor

Fail 5 May 2015 61,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s head light backing corroded

o/s head light poor

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,733 miles

n/s head light in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s head light in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2013 61,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,841 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,166 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 60,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear springs weak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,655 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,655 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 58,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s headlight loose

Fail 6 May 2009 58,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s headlight loose

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2007 570,225 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 57,007 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Both front brake discs corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,480 miles

front disc light corrosion

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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F283 UGM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F283 UGM, 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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F283 UGM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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