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F412 FDV

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,071 mi
Last recorded45,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 FDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 45,071 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,075 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 45,071 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leaks

nsr slight brake bind

pads not visable

slight blowfront exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,242 miles

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

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

corrosion to front panel

Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,242 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

corrosion to front panel

Pass 12 Aug 2006 43,407 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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F412 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 F412 FDV, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F412 FDV registered?

F412 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F412 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F412 FDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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