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F402 NBM

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,745 mi
Last recorded94,745 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,745 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light broken glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,702 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,125 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking on outer wall/tread

O/S/F Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,050 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,821 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,546 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers in poor condition

exhaust front pipe corroded

rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2012 85,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber in poor condition

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system in poor condition

gearbox lower mount worn / split

Pass 27 May 2010 84,184 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 May 2010 84,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,160 miles

exhaust mountings deteriating

Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,964 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 82,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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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F402 NBM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F402 NBM, 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 NBM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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