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F739 EMA

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,091 mi
Last recorded39,091 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF739 EMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,091 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 38,983 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.4.1 (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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,665 miles

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

Slight Corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 37,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,481 miles

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 16 May 2016 35,672 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 May 2015 34,534 miles

front inner wimgs slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 33,960 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 33,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,068 miles

both front inner wings corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,260 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 30,259 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 30,149 miles

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

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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F739 EMA is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 F739 EMA, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F739 EMA is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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