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F870 MGW

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 MGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 88,935 miles

Emissions not tested large hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubbers perrishing

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

tear on n/s wiper blade

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,488 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorated (all)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorated (all)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust rubber hangers cracked and weak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,260 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 76,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,738 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,097 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,085 miles

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

exhaust rubbers slightly perished/ cable tied

n/s headlight reflector peeling away

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,831 miles

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

brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

exhaust rubbers perished /some rubbers missing but supported by cable ties

water in n/s headlight

Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,533 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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F870 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F870 MGW, 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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F870 MGW is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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