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F649 WFL

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF649 WFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 112,573 miles

body condition

corosion present on steps and inner wheel arches not within 30 cm

cv gaitors condition

discs condition

exhaust mounts perishing

o/s headlight condition

oil leak

r spring mounts corroding

underside condition

Pass 30 Jul 2011 107,239 miles

brake fluid condition

brake hoses perishing

leaf spring bushes wearing

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s headlight condition

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2011 107,203 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid condition

brake hoses perishing

leaf spring bushes wearing

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s headlight condition

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal travel

under body con

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,465 miles

flexi hoses condition

o/s camper body loose

r chassis corroding

r leaf spring bushes wearing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 89,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

flexi hoses condition

o/s camper body loose

r chassis corroding

r leaf spring bushes wearing

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,268 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 78,022 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,716 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 72,716 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,394 miles

oil leak

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

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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F649 WFL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F649 WFL, 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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F649 WFL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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