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F484 YLJ

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 YLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,048 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 94,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on both front outer wheel arches.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arches both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 93,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on both front outer wheel arches.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arches both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,344 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,947 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,487 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,793 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 74,308 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,318 miles

o/s/r tyre slight mishape

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,557 miles

Front brakes slight judder

Pass 1 May 2012 52,548 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 45,014 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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F484 YLJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F484 YLJ, 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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F484 YLJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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