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66,926 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel hoses perished
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd lens (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front intermittant fault on drivers door catch advise to rectify
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front intermittant fault on drivers door catch advise to rectify
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Pipe is sqashed. (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working.
Spare tyre defective Flat. ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing welding plate coming away (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
damage to osf roof
osf head light in very poor condition
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
damage to osf roof
osf head light in very poor condition
o/s/rear light lens cracked
o/s wing mirror crack
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
lower engine mounting worn
nearside rear slight brake bind
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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F78 MMY 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 69.6%.
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 F78 MMY, 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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F78 MMY is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 June 1989.
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