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F411 MPA

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF411 MPA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 76,702 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Fail 24 Mar 2025 76,633 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2024 72,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Out end marker light not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,996 miles

Nail in tyre nearside front & nearside rear

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,993 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished

Offside rear leaf spring mount corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective one out of two hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper optional marker light inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front optional marker light inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

tow bar socket (n/s) indicator and side light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2019 67,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective one out of two hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper optional marker light inoperative

Offside Front optional indicator light inoperative

Offside Front optional marker light inoperative

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

tow bar socket (n/s) indicator and side light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,869 miles

Clutch worn

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

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

Oil filter corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,026 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 63,023 miles

Centre Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,833 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 58,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,594 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F411 MPA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F411 MPA, 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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F411 MPA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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