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F727 MFT

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,079 mi
Last recorded72,079 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 MFT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,667 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,561 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 56,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,973 miles

Brake load sensor valve not working

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,123 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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F727 MFT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F727 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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What year was F727 MFT registered?

F727 MFT is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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