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F357 RTP

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF357 RTP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,084 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All exhaust brackets non standard

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring bracket non standard bolts used

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Spring bracket non standard bolts used

Fail 14 Jun 2024 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame rail rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 108,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 108,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak and excess play nearside front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator not working nearside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively offside rear brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front cracking perished tearing age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front cracking perished tearing age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory under side of vehicle cover in under seal

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,417 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front next to leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advisory note at time of test under side of vehicle cover in under seal

Fail 4 Sep 2020 105,360 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe frailer in brake roller (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low offside front to low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure nearside front (4.1.1 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front next to leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front next to leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advisory note at time of test under side of vehicle cover in under seal

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,143 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,748 miles

nsf outer cv boot cracking

nsr leaf spring bush worn

osf inner wing corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer box entry pipe, sealed with goo (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer bumper trim panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper outer trim panel (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system mounting rubbers degraded x3

minor oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,221 miles

CLUTCH OPERATION POOR VERY JERKY AND GRINDS GOING INTO GEAR

SURFACE CORROSION ON SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS MISSING OR BADLY SPLIT (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS OUTRIGGER OF REAR SPRING FRONT MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER OF REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH X2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Braking system leaking NO BRAKE FLUID (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Additional braking device contaminated BACKPLATE COVERED IN BRAKE FLUID (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH OPERATION POOR VERY JERKY AND GRINDS GOING INTO GEAR

SURFACE CORROSION ON SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,446 miles

Both front brake sensors snapped

Clutch operation sticking, had to get in and out of gear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front inner brake disc has poor surface contact

Oil pressure light flashing on dashboard

Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,446 miles

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

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

Both front brake sensors snapped

Clutch operation sticking, had to get in and out of gear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front inner brake disc has poor surface contact

Oil pressure light flashing on dashboard

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,392 miles

Both front brake pad sensors sheared off

Clutch cable operation stiff

Offside front inner face of brake disc very poor surface contact

Fail 23 Sep 2013

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Both front brake pad sensors sheared off

Clutch cable operation stiff

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front inner face of brake disc very poor surface contact

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,042 miles

ADVISE rear exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 88,042 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE rear exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,861 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,861 miles

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

o/s/f outrigger holed

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,999 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,999 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,999 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 69,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil underneath on body floor

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil underneath on body floor

Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,999 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 69,999 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F357 RTP is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 F357 RTP, 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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F357 RTP is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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