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F975 YBV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 YBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,652 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

headlamp aim converters fitted

indicators flashing slow

vehicle under body under sealed

Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,430 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

headlamp aim converters fitted

indicators flashing slow

vehicle under body under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,032 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all indicators flashing slow

both rear spring front and rear hangers slightly corroded

Rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 73,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all indicators flashing slow

both rear spring front and rear hangers slightly corroded

Rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,545 miles

Both rear spring hangers slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

indicators/hazards flashing slow

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,793 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing by front bumper corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front inner wings to inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

indicators/hazards flashing slow

rear spring hangers slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,793 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front inner wing by front bumper corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front inner wings to inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

indicators/hazards flashing slow

rear spring hangers slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,992 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicators flashing slow

o/s front inner wing to sill holed with corrosion but not within prescribed area

o/s/front inner wing/bumper bracket corroded but not within prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,765 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

indictors/hazards flashing slow

n/s/front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

o/s/front inner wing corroded by front bumper brackets,not within prescribed area

o/s/front inner wing to inner sill section corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelts,suspension or braking system

rear leaf spring hangers slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,765 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

indictors/hazards flashing slow

n/s/front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

o/s/front inner wing corroded by front bumper brackets,not within prescribed area

o/s/front inner wing to inner sill section corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelts,suspension or braking system

rear leaf spring hangers slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,917 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

both front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

indicators/hazards flashing slow

rear suspension and hangers slightly corroded

towbar ball not fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,917 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

indicators/hazards flashing slow

towbar ball not fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,829 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 66,850 miles

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

all indicators/hazards flashing 60 times per minute

n/s/ front outer sill/door step slightly corroded

towbar ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2011 66,850 miles

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

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

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

all indicators/hazards flashing 60 times per minute

n/s/ front outer sill/door step slightly corroded

towbar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2010 65,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,030 miles

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

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

indicators flashing 60 times a minute

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,721 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 62,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,762 miles

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

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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F975 YBV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 F975 YBV, 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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F975 YBV is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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