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F675 HRC

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,034 mi
Last recorded41,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF675 HRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,034 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2025 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kick up to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp assembly slightly loose.(lower fastening disconnected)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front service brake slow releasing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 39,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front service brake slow releasing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,393 miles

Central Rear flexy brake hose slightly loose in bracket.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at manifold (gasket) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front service brake slow releasing compared to offside front. but not excessive.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,107 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,095 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 39,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,018 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,018 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,632 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 38,542 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,090 miles

both rear tyres cracking in outter side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,450 miles

rear tyres splitting but not yet to cord

Fail 16 Apr 2011 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear tyres splitting but not yet to cord

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,717 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,979 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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F675 HRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F675 HRC, 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 F675 HRC registered?

F675 HRC is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F675 HRC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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