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H229 WRB

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,362 mi
Last recorded49,362 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 WRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 49,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 48,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 48,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 48,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,633 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,084 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,078 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 47,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,257 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have small cracks in the side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,257 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres have small cracks in the side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,229 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,264 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 36,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

slight play n/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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H229 WRB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 63,974 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 H229 WRB, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H229 WRB registered?

H229 WRB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is H229 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H229 WRB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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