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H388 DDL

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,328 mi
Last recorded93,328 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 DDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,328 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s and n/s front inner arches corroded not in perscribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2021 93,327 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s and n/s front inner arches corroded not in perscribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,976 miles

Front both inner flitch panels/inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front front panel corroded within 30 cm of a suspension mount

Offside Rear sill panel corroded within 30 cm of a suspension mount

Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber O rings splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front both inner flitch panels/inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front front panel corroded within 30 cm of a suspension mount

Offside Rear sill panel corroded within 30 cm of a suspension mount

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside body sill corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside body sill corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,736 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

slight binding off side rear brake

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,124 miles

gear box mount rubber starting to split

Fail 11 Apr 2015 86,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gear box mount rubber starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,313 miles

nearside rear brake small bind

nearside wiper poor

rear door step poor security

Fail 1 Apr 2014 84,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake small bind

nearside wiper poor

rear door step poor security

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,307 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion starting offside inner sill

exhaust heavy corrosion front clamp ,front to rear corrosion

front damper inner covers poor

nearside battery insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,070 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slighly binds

slight surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,648 miles

offside front inner wing advance corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2009 82,646 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front inner wing advance corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,085 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,791 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,258 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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H388 DDL is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,820 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H388 DDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H388 DDL is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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