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H611 EPX

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,161 mi
Last recorded69,161 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH611 EPX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,055 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,218 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 48,218 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,130 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,666 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower panel under headlight in corner corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 40,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower panel under headlight in corner corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,741 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,555 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight damage Front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,527 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,781 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,257 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

smell of fuel but no visable leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2010 28,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

smell of fuel but no visable leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 26,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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H611 EPX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H611 EPX, 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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H611 EPX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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