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PHZ 1471

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 1471
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,333 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber perished ()

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 97,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output EU deflector stickers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber perished ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 90,859 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 90,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

left hand drive headlights with beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2022 87,239 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,729 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,159 miles

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

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

front crossmember corrod

os mirror cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2013 80,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corrod

os mirror cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os mirror cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,069 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,194 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os mirror cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,414 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,109 miles

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

door mirrors deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,415 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,912 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,911 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,832 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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PHZ 1471 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PHZ 1471, 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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PHZ 1471 is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 21 July 1989.

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