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F28 LMO

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 LMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar to front cross panel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside exhaust sticking out farther than standard

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear body panel loose cover

Fail 11 Mar 2026 93,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in area of mount seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner arch to sill coroded and holed

Rear Body panel slightly loose cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cooling fan not working over heating lamp illuminated on emission test

exhaust location - sticking out further than normal

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,326 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides - tie bars front to cross panel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure sings of rubbing on steering arm (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease signs (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill step holed to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 93,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls heavy cracked and perished - 185r14 8ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides - tie bars front to cross panel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure sings of rubbing on steering arm (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease signs (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill step holed to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,875 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease signs (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose system out of alignment pipe sticking out (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsr 175r14 (osr 185r14) (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective X2 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease signs (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose system out of alignment pipe sticking out (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,123 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 91,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,643 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner sill corroded, Outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

wiper slow in operation but still clean efficiently

Fail 1 Oct 2020 90,543 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head area. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery tray corroded.

Exhaust mounting rubbers cracked.

Front wipers slow in operation but still clear effectively.

Horn sound slightly distorted.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch sill behind shock absorber tower. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim deteriorated, Moisture in headlight.

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged, light output not affected.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion just outside of the front tie rod fixing prescribed area.

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded, Outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded and covered with a sticker.

Offside Rear Light lens damaged, light output not affected.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp taped.

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

Rear leaf springs corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,540 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no teltail (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's

nearside parking brake effort is lower than offside

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,074 miles

n/s handbrake effort lower

n/s track rod end gaiter poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and secured with tie wrap (1.8)

n/s handbrake effort lower

n/s track rod end gaiter poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,645 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,643 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion and underseal evident underside

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,933 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,160 miles

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

o/s/f inner arch panel corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner arch panel corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,694 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,340 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 83,340 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,641 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 81,116 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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F28 LMO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F28 LMO, 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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F28 LMO is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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