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F496 LMV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,622 mi
Last recorded65,622 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 LMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,622 miles

Underside Undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring worn

Offside Rear Leaf spring worn

Fail 16 Mar 2024 59,192 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet and in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,136 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,121 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 57,103 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 57,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,221 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,872 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,852 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,037 miles

driver seat damaged

nsf wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake fluid low

driver seat damaged

nsf wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 49,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,535 miles

n/s front head lamp slightly insecure

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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F496 LMV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 F496 LMV, 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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What year was F496 LMV registered?

F496 LMV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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