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F565 RPM

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,685 mi
Last recorded76,685 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 RPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 76,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,432 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,106 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,419 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre cracking sidewall 18514c

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre cracking sidewall 18514c

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poor pattern on headlamps

Pass 28 May 2012 70,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,232 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamp beam images vague

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 65,687 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all exhaust rubbers slight split

Pass 8 Apr 2006 53,510 miles

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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F565 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F565 RPM, 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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F565 RPM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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