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F817 HNM

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 HNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021

Both front seat bases have been modified

Offside Front Bonnet hinge corroded to excess

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Fail 3 Dec 2020

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure nut missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front seat bases have been modified x2

Fuel tank slightly loose 1x bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear spring hanger has one bolt missing/loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bonnet hinge corroded to excess

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear spring hanger has one bolt missing/loose

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,804 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion underside has extensive surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,487 miles

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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F817 HNM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F817 HNM, 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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F817 HNM is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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