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F292 WDE

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 WDE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 May 2023

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear gear box mountain bush

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 117,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,543 miles

Rear cross member slightly corroded

exhaust support rubbers splitting

Pass 18 May 2017 114,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 114,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 112,851 miles

exhaust rubber mountings deterioated

nearside rear inner arch corroded not in prescribed area

wiper operation slow

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,416 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 112,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,203 miles

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

nsr tyre badley perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

nsr tyre badley perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 111,947 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 109,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

One exhaust rubber mounting broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,862 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 106,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 106,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,838 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 105,883 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

sill ends corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 23 Feb 2007 105,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 105,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 104,619 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 104,619 miles

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

n/s/r lamp lens broken on edge of lamp

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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F292 WDE is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F292 WDE, 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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F292 WDE is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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