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F78 HWF

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,151 mi
Last recorded109,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 HWF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,151 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,010 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 111,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,139 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 109,137 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch both ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch next to spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch both ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

slight blow in exhaust

Pass 9 May 2017 106,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 105,177 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 101,187 miles

Brake pipes have been heavily undersealed.

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,187 miles

Brake pipes have been heavily undersealed.

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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F78 HWF is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F78 HWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F78 HWF is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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