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F998 PNK

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF998 PNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,830 miles

Nearside Rear axle stiff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension does not move (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation o/s/r starts working then n/s grabs then starts working (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,516 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,418 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front brake binding requires attension.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 92,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear trailing arm may be slightly siezed

Pass 11 Oct 2012 92,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear trailing arm may be slightly siezed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 91,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brakes require early attention

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 89,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,372 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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F998 PNK 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 73.7%.

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 F998 PNK, 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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F998 PNK is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 11 June 1989.

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