MOT Status
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38,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Body component insecure bonnet hinge excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury 2x both sides ( front panels) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury 2x bothsides ( wings) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheels arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure various hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Front stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Rear light only half working
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front head light has beam bender fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both front tyres cracking on walls
exhaust support rubbers cracking
front brake balance poor
front screen stone chipped centre
o/s/f wheel arch rusting
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all exhaust rubber mounts small splits
battery slighty insecure engine bay
both sides rear spring bushes worn
driver mirror top bracket slighty loose
front disc slighty rusty
slight engine oil leak rear +front crank seal
water pump fan belt split half way though
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F72 WRL 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 F72 WRL, 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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F72 WRL is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 April 1989.
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