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H234 CHW

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,691 mi
Last recorded70,691 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 CHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows partially deflated/deteriorated but not adversely affecting directional stability

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm/rod rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows partially deflated/deteriorated but not adversely affecting directional stability

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 70,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer cable/cover & inner cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows partially deflated/deteriorated but not adversely affecting directional stability

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm/rod rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows partially deflated/deteriorated but not adversely affecting directional stability

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 70,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,786 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,786 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,483 miles

Front brake hoses poor

Front discs poor

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 Exhaust rubber mount missing and rhe rest are poor condition

Front brake hoses poor

Front discs poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight exhaust blow

rear brakes have passed the brake test but may need some adjustment or other work

Pass 4 May 2010 65,852 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slpitting

Fail 4 May 2010 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre side wall slpitting

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,412 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,148 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 64,148 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H234 CHW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H234 CHW, 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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What year was H234 CHW registered?

H234 CHW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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