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F614 XFL

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,891 mi
Last recorded56,891 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF614 XFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 56,891 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 56,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,642 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2021 55,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,558 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 54,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,228 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,080 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 48,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r park brake performance not as good as expected (meets requirements)

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of warping

o/s/r brake drum showing slight signs of ovality

Fail 10 May 2013 48,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

n/s/r park brake performance not as good as expected (meets requirements)

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of warping

o/s/r brake drum showing slight signs of ovality

Pass 7 Jun 2012 476,654 miles

nearside front balljoint cover

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,227 miles

offside rear perishing

soft tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,860 miles

crack on windscreen behind mirror

Fail 4 Jun 2009 45,856 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

crack on windscreen behind mirror

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,307 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,307 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,010 miles

windscreen cracking [top]

Fail 22 May 2007 45,010 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

windsscreen cracking.[top]

Pass 16 May 2006 44,280 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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F614 XFL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F614 XFL, 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 F614 XFL registered?

F614 XFL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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