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H239 CHW

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,133 mi
Last recorded65,133 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 CHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 65,133 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 65,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Rough when turning left to right (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,128 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,084 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,754 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery insecure corroded supports (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,493 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 64,476 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Supported with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,125 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 62,124 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,649 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,649 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,419 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,636 miles

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

battery light staying on

handbrake light staying on

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery light staying on

handbrake light staying on

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 41,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 41,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2008 39,257 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,822 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 37,822 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,901 miles

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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H239 CHW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H239 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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H239 CHW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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