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F808 PPM

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,739 mi
Last recorded65,739 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 PPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 65,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,247 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 65,247 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,734 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,799 miles

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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F808 PPM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F808 PPM, 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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What year was F808 PPM registered?

F808 PPM is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F808 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F808 PPM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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