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F552 GWD

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 GWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,356 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 79,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,494 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,395 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,856 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 68,856 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,621 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 56,076 miles

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.

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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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.

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