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H589 VCG

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 VCG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,802 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 96,800 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2025 93,239 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2025 93,239 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 91,521 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 88,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some grease around outer cv boots

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,226 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,225 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 84,225 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2020 83,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 83,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 80,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,433 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,433 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 71,250 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,225 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,225 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,904 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,858 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,858 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,375 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,297 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 49,906 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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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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