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F792 FDV

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 FDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,108 miles

slight corrosion to body front and rear

Fail 28 Jul 2016 151,108 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all four corners (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to body front and rear

Pass 20 May 2015 148,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,244 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 145,408 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle underside welded and schalts

Fail 29 Apr 2013 145,394 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 145,008 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 144,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 144,204 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 143,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 143,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2009 142,324 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 142,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 141,321 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2008 141,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,986 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 135,986 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 131,983 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 131,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wall cracking

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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F792 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 F792 FDV, 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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F792 FDV is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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