MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel arch' s corroded
Nearside Lower panel securement
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Front Seat play
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)
Front wheel arch' s corroded
Nearside Lower panel securement
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible at manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
exhaust tail pipe in poor condition
front brake discs corroded
front panels and o/s wheel arch heavy corrosion
most areas under vehicle corroded
n/s body trin and door trim secured by tape
play in steering rack inner joint n/s
some exhaust mountings non standard others detiorated
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible at manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
exhaust tail pipe in poor condition
front brake discs corroded
front panels and o/s wheel arch heavy corrosion
most areas under vehicle corroded
n/s body trin and door trim secured by tape
play in steering rack inner joint n/s
some exhaust mountings non standard others detiorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion o/s door no jagged edges
corrosion on n/s door taped up
indicator speed slow
o/s and n/s cab rear corroded
o/s/f wheel arch corroded and filled just outside prescribed area
rear spring shackle mounting brackets both sides corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion o/s door no jagged edges
corrosion on n/s door taped up
indicator speed slow
o/s and n/s cab rear corroded
o/s/f wheel arch corroded and filled just outside prescribed area
excessive pressure is required to operate brakes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake discs pitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake discs pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in n/s steering rack
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F413 FDV is a 1988 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 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 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 F413 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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F413 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 12 August 1988.
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