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F261 KHH

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,732 mi
Last recorded123,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 KHH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,732 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier x 2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x 2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 123,152 miles

rear body corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (7.1.2)

rear body corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,695 miles

BSF TRE small amount of play

NSF Headlamp loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

osf brake slight bind

Fail 4 Apr 2016 121,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BSF TRE small amount of play

NSF Headlamp loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

osf brake slight bind

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,077 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 121,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 119,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 118,801 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 116,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 113,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 110,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 101,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2007 100,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 96,126 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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F261 KHH is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F261 KHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F261 KHH is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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