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H714 YRA

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH714 YRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,377 miles

General under body surface corrosion inc suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet and next to step (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 101,377 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe air leak (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust system insecure All rubber torn/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure Filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front wheel arch and rear at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working linkage sized and motor missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body surface corrosion inc suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet and next to step (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,277 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 101,277 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in retainer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is aged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps are deteriorated and output is reduced due to age

Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 98,653 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective wheel badly corroded ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,967 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight slightly dym

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 96,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (first aid box ) (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,977 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,204 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,204 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 86,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,614 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F sill cloce to seat mounts.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,614 miles

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

Corrosion to O/S/F sill cloce to seat mounts.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,375 miles

both rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front cv gaitor slightly perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Mar 2007 58,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,634 miles

both front seats require attention soon

rear foot brake requires attention soon

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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H714 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H714 YRA, 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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H714 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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