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F864 OBL

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,583 mi
Last recorded90,583 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 OBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,564 miles

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

corrosion nearside rear chassis out rigger

exhaust system supported by cable and wire secure at time of test

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,634 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 82,557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine over heating

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 80,126 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,033 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,033 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,406 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

front screen wipers slightly deteriorated

oil leak

patches of corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 5 Mar 2010 68,368 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

front screen wipers slightly deteriorated

oil leak

patches of corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,613 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 63,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 56,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,557 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F864 OBL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F864 OBL, 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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F864 OBL is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 December 1988.

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