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F331 LOD

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,261 mi
Last recorded67,261 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,932 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

2 exhaust mounting rubbers broken but system still secure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,281 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 51,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 50,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2014 50,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,816 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 46,812 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2008 45,489 miles

Oil leak

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

all exhaust mounting`s starting to split

slight noise both rear wheel bearing`s

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,646 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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F331 LOD 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 77.8%.

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 F331 LOD, 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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F331 LOD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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