MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear indicator lens cracked.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F718 MFT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 2,498cc diesel 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 F718 MFT, 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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F718 MFT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 March 1989.
Is F718 MFT safe to buy?
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