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H661 CBB

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,872 mi
Last recorded68,872 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH661 CBB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,872 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,106 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2017 67,106 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,101 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2014 62,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,527 miles

braking , steering and suspension components corroded

cv gaiters perished

front brake hose ferrules corroded and just acceptable

minor exhaust leak

slight play in o/s track rod end

slight play n/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

braking , steering and suspension components corroded

cv gaiters perished

front brake hose ferrules corroded and just acceptable

minor exhaust leak

slight play in o/s track rod end

slight play n/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,065 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 56,065 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2007 55,666 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 55,666 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 54,863 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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H661 CBB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H661 CBB, 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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H661 CBB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 17 April 1991.

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