MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,356 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake warning light on dashboard
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Wiring under bonnet untidy
Brake warning light on dashboard
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wiring under bonnet untidy
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
battery secured with cable ties
exhaust rubber mounts perished and cracking
n/s/f inner wing corroded adjacent to track control mount
o/s/f inner wing corroded adjacent to track control mount
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
battery secured with cable ties
exhaust rubber mounts perished and cracking
n/s/f inner wing corroded adjacent to track control mount
o/s/f inner wing corroded adjacent to track control mount
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front outer cv boot starting to leak grease from clip.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F552 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 F552 GWD, 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 F552 GWD registered?
F552 GWD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 12 May 1989.
Is F552 GWD safe to buy?
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