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H20 EAL

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 EAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,264 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 39,261 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (not torsion arm - bush perished but performing function) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (not torsion arm - bush perished but performing function) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff Possibly inoperative (Major Fail) (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Cab step security

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside track rod inner wear

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

curtain over NS cab window

spare security and not legal for road use

Pass 16 May 2023 37,635 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 37,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 36,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 36,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,959 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 35,772 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,011 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,315 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,701 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

steering rack play/wear

Fail 27 Jan 2010 27,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf wheel slight brake bind

rear wheel bearings slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

steering rack play/wear

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,688 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

travel on footbrake

Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,748 miles

brake pipes corroded

footbrake slightly low effort

osr third axle wheel bearing slight play

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H20 EAL is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H20 EAL, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 EAL is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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