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F529 NGM

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF529 NGM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 72,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,213 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2021 71,194 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 70,936 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,083 miles

Both front struts deteriorating

Both headlight reflectors badly deteriorated

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear front mounting brackets deteriorating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorating at gearbox mounting

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 69,081 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both front struts deteriorating

Both headlight reflectors badly deteriorated

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear front mounting brackets deteriorating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorating at gearbox mounting

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,523 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 67,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 64,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,774 miles

Battery insecure aux (1.9.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 62,767 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, upper hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres has a surface cracks

Pass 8 May 2015 61,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,377 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

underside surface corrosion

wipers starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,587 miles

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

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

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

hand brake bit sicky

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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F529 NGM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 F529 NGM, 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 38 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 F529 NGM registered?

F529 NGM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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