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H129 LFX

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 LFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,899 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 80,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,200 miles

Exhaust tail pipe holed

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,898 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.2-5mm in places

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limits in places

wiper blades splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,257 miles

2x exhaust rubbers broken

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,257 miles

2x exhaust rubbers broken

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,597 miles

Nearside front seat wont lock ionto position

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,583 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front seat wont lock ionto position

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,079 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 69,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 68,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside & offside leaf springs deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,258 miles

offside wiper split not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,170 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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H129 LFX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,820 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 H129 LFX, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H129 LFX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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