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F426 WEH

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Black Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,092 mi
Last recorded62,092 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 WEH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear underside corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2016 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,071 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perishing

unable to see front brake pads clearly through wheel to check pad thickness

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,344 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 61,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F426 WEH is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Black with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F426 WEH, 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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F426 WEH is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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