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H1 WJV

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 WJV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,422 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 81,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,279 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 79,279 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,191 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 73,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,583 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,970 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative on all the time (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,540 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,802 miles

brake warning lamp flickering

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,802 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake warning lamp flickering

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

wipers smear screen

Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,858 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubbers perrished

o/s/f mirror slightly loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,656 miles

osf mirror arm slightly loose.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gaiters split on both struts at front.

osf mirror arm slightly loose.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,395 miles

2 exhaust rubbers cracked.

both rear wheel rims corroded, sounds hollow when tapped, also rear off side valve stem deteriorated.

corroded by near side front step mounting has hole.

corroded by near side jacking point, has hole.

ferrules need cleaning of and rust protecting, on all wheels.

rear tow bar bolts corroded 4 off.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,752 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low.

near side shockabsorber leaking slightly,front/,

oil leak from presure switch,

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,436 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,684 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

OIL LEAK.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak.

exhaust rubbers cracked.

load sensor mechanism corroded,by osr wheel.

shock absorber leaking nsf.

shockabsorber corroded osf.

wheel bearing requires adjustment nsr.

wheelbearing adjustment required nsf.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,897 miles

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes bind slightly

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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H1 WJV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 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 H1 WJV, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H1 WJV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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