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H660 CBB

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,431 mi
Last recorded92,431 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH660 CBB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2025 92,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 91,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 23 May 2022 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,430 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 90,430 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,359 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 88,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

slight ply in steering

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight ply in steering

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 84,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,364 miles

condition of front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,286 miles

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on rear flexi ferrules

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,498 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front discs

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H660 CBB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H660 CBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H660 CBB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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