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F287 ODL

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 ODL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,339 miles

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

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

offside front door skin corroded .rear leafsprings weak.front brake discs rusty.extensive and heavy surface corrosion througout underside,chassis and body

this vehicle has been subject to extensive welding repairs

windscreen has damage outside swept area.windscreen wiper linkage worn both headlamps have been subject to repair and could require replacement

Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,043 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 74,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Cosmetic cover missing from drivers seatbelt

Pass 11 Aug 2005 71,313 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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F287 ODL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F287 ODL, 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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F287 ODL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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