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F428 LFG

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,967 mi
Last recorded31,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 LFG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 31,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at the brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion at offside front jacking point but not a prescribed area

Offside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2025 31,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at the brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion at offside front jacking point but not a prescribed area

Offside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2024 27,979 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Sep 2023 26,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 26,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 26,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,641 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 25,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 25,291 miles

Exhaust system insecure All rubber mounts excessively perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Tie wrap used as hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,239 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer rubber mountings perished

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp adjusters in poor condition

Offside Rear fog lamp poorly attached

Pass 28 Jun 2018 25,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 25,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure adjuster mechanism faulty (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust tailpipe supported with cable ties

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 23,434 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,871 miles

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

offside jacking point is badly corroded

under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 22,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside jacking point is badly corroded

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,614 miles

4 front steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 21,614 miles

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

4 front steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,889 miles

handbrake lever return spring broken

Fail 24 Jun 2013 20,889 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake lever return spring broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,524 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,524 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,669 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 18,738 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

discs slightly worn and surface corrosion

several exhaust mountings slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,006 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,006 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,884 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 14,884 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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F428 LFG is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F428 LFG, 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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F428 LFG is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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