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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perishing on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing on both front suspension tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perishing on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing on both front suspension tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some surface corrosion under wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perishing on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes perishing on front suspension tie rods on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded & leaking at tail pipe support (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe support detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some surface corrosion under wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes perishing on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes perishing on front suspension tie rods on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubber mounts missing but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some grease around outer cv boots
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
condensation in offside headlight
grease found around nearside driveshaft gaitor but no split found
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounts perished
headlamp aim has been adjusted
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounts perished
headlamp aim has been adjusted
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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H589 VCG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 H589 VCG, 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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H589 VCG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 8 July 1991.
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