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H271 ECR

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,301 mi
Last recorded105,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 ECR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,301 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,207 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front corrosion to inner arch area

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front corrosion to inner arch area

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,287 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,197 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 88,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,298 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Offside front shock aborber weaping

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 82,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 82,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Slight Damage

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 80,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 80,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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H271 ECR is a 1991 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 73.3%.

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 H271 ECR, 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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H271 ECR is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 March 1991.

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