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F541 NGM

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,039 mi
Last recorded96,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 NGM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,565 miles

Corrosion on suspension components and in prescribed areas

Extensive welding repairs to vehicle and undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Extensive welding repairs to vehicle and undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,532 miles

chassis and cab rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,532 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,473 miles

cab and chassis rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,388 miles

chassis rusty underside

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis rusty underside

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,105 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 92,492 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 90,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,137 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wheel arches tape up

engine slight missfire

exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 74,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 74,702 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F541 NGM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 F541 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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F541 NGM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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