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H479 EBP

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,098 mi
Last recorded31,098 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 EBP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2025 31,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2023 29,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 29,419 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer marker inop

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Mar 2022 29,243 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer marker inop

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,727 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 28,720 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,345 miles

4 front steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

limiter valave / ride height sensor adjustment / mounting does not look right

power steering belt needs adjustment

rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,132 miles

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

nearside handbrake slightly low

power steering belt loose

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,607 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,372 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

battery connections loose.

both rear and offside front tyres perished.

c.o content test limits only just met.

front exhaust system mounting deteriorated.

lower effort to nearside parking brake.

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded.

offside front inner wing corroded.

p.a.s drive belt loose.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

screen washer very poor.

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2008 27,371 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

battery connections loose.

both rear and offside front tyres perished.

front exhaust system mounting deteriorated.

lower effort to nearside parking brake.

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded.

offside front inner wing corroded.

offside rear wheel bearing not tested.

p.a.s drive belt loose.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

screen washer very poor.

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,364 miles

as per advise sheet issued with origional test on 9/8/07

Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

binding at offside rear wheel

both top front marker lights inoperative

front seat runners worn

p.a.s operation poor

rear tyres cracked and perished

uneven rise and falll between rear brakes close to limit

windscreen frosty at offside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,360 miles

all four tyres perished.

bind to offside rear brake.

corrosion to offside front fog light.

fog light deteriorated.

lower effort to nearside parking brake performance.

nearside headlight aim high.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 27,355 miles

lower recorded effort to nearside parking brake.

nearside front tyre cracking.

nearside headlight aim high.

reverse light not working.

Fail 14 Jul 2005 27,355 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lower recorded effort to nearside parking brake.

nearside front tyre cracking.

nearside headlight aim high.

reverse light not working.

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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H479 EBP is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H479 EBP, 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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H479 EBP is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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