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F441 LNU

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,289 mi
Last recorded98,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF441 LNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Apr 2022 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,862 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/front inner jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,387 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,065 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,061 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrossion in non prescribed area

offside lower step corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 10 Apr 2010 79,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 79,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,957 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 72,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F441 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F441 LNU, 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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F441 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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