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F413 FDV

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF413 FDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,103 miles

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) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 116,896 miles

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) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 108,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,095 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,086 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2013 96,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,957 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,069 miles

brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,799 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 89,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,551 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 89,551 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,258 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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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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