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F402 MWV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,381 mi
Last recorded102,381 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 MWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,381 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 102,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit engine bay (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested manifold blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure mounting rubbers broken/missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Spare wheel likely to become detached insecure in engine bay (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel hoses at front of vehicle at electric pump inadequate/ wrong type may burst or leak at any time

tyres fitted are of the wrong type for a camper/commercial type of vehicle. Extra load tyres should be fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,622 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,343 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 100,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in inner rack joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in inner rack joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 99,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,487 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outter side wall

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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F402 MWV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F402 MWV, 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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F402 MWV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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