MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front bottom balljoint gaitor slightly perished
Nearside front inner and outer sills holed and corroded out with prescribed areas
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished
Offside front headlamp glass cracked
Offside front inner and outer sills holed and corroded out with prescribed areas
Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front bottom balljoint gaitor slightly perished
Nearside front inner and outer sills holed and corroded out with prescribed areas
Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished
Offside front headlamp glass cracked
Offside front inner and outer sills holed and corroded out with prescribed areas
Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive
Oil leak
all exhasut rubbers in very poor condtion
nearside front inner wheel arch holed at various points out with prescribed areas
nearside front outer door handle loose on arrival door can be readily opened from outside
offside chassis rigger holed outwith prescribed area
offside front headlamp glass cracked
offside front inner wheel arch holed at various points out with prescribed areas
offside front outer sill holed outwith prescribed areas
offside rear floor/inner wheel arch holed outwith prescribed area
parking brake lever may benefit from some attention
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
all exhasut rubbers in very poor condtion
nearside front inner wheel arch holed at various points out with prescribed areas
nearside front outer door handle loose on arrival door can be readily opened from outside
offside chassis rigger holed outwith prescribed area
offside front headlamp glass cracked
offside front inner wheel arch holed at various points out with prescribed areas
offside front outer sill holed outwith prescribed areas
offside rear floor/inner wheel arch holed outwith prescribed area
parking brake lever may benefit from some attention
Oil just above the minimum
Both front tye bar front bushes are slighty perished
Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
Brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexy hose slightly corroded
Chip in windscreen
Engine oily
Exhaust middle section has slight blow
Exhaust rubbers are in poor condition
Leisure battery loose but not insecure
Master cylinder area damp no signs of a leak
Nearside front door handle in poor condition
Offside front sill / outrigger corroded and holed outwith prescribed area
Parking brake may benefit from some attention
Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive
Slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front tye bar front bushes are slighty perished
Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
Brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexy hose slightly corroded
Chip in windscreen
Engine oily
Exhaust middle section has slight blow
Exhaust rubbers are in poor condition
Leisure battery loose but not insecure
Nearside front door handle in poor condition
Offside front sill / outrigger corroded and holed outwith prescribed area
Oil just above the minimum
Parking brake may benefit from some attention
Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive
Slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive
Battery insecure
Both front tye bar front bushes are slightly perished
Brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexy hose slightly corroded
Engine oily
Nearside front inner wheel arch soft and corroded but not holed
Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished
Slight play in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive
Slight play in both raer wheels but not excessive
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Battery insecure
Both front tye bar front bushes are slightly perished
Brake pipe from load sensing valve to rear flexy hose slightly corroded
Engine oily
Nearside front inner wheel arch soft and corroded but not holed
Offside front outer cv gaitor slightly perished
Slight play in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive
Slight play in both raer wheels but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion at o/s and n/s outwith prescribed areas
lower brake effort at n/s parking brake
n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall
o/s and n/s front wheel bearings slightly noisey
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion at o/s and n/s outwith prescribed areas
lower brake effort at n/s parking brake
n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall
o/s and n/s front wheel bearings slightly noisey
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf chassie out riger corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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F780 NTS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 F780 NTS, 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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F780 NTS is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 March 1989.
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