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H645 CGW

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,114 mi
Last recorded66,114 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH645 CGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,114 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,110 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,096 miles

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

exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2021 66,096 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,129 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,127 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 52,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust rubber mountings missing

exhaust system corroding

nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,074 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust rubber mountings missing

exhaust system corroding

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,639 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,012 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 46,999 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,681 miles

both rear and center exhaust mountings are cracking badly

nearside cv boot starting to crack

nearside front brake hose starting to deteriate

offside cv boot starting to leak grease

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear suspension leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2008 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear and center exhaust mountings are cracking badly

nearside cv boot starting to crack

nearside front brake hose starting to deteriate

offside cv boot starting to leak grease

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear suspension leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 44,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H645 CGW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H645 CGW, 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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H645 CGW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 July 1991.

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