MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,256 miAbove average mileage for this year
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same advisories as test no. 811882347138
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
nsf inner arch rusted in two areas
nsf, osr & nsr tyres slight out of shape
oil leaking from head oil pressure switch
osf step at rear rusted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
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H497 FPK is a 1990 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 50%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H497 FPK, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H497 FPK is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 16 August 1990.
Is H497 FPK safe to buy?
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