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H723 ODC

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH723 ODC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,942 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,848 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,333 miles

Centre exhaust section rubber mountings are weak & perished.

Pass 10 May 2014 70,325 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 70,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe protruding out from offside of the vehicle far enough to be a Hazard to other road users or pedestrians.

Pass 26 May 2012 69,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,599 miles

All wheel bearings have a slight rumble when rotated

Offside and Nearside jacking points rusted

Offside and Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All wheel bearings have a slight rumble when rotated

Offside and Nearside jacking points rusted

Offside and Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,546 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,792 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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H723 ODC is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H723 ODC, 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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What year was H723 ODC registered?

H723 ODC is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 22 April 1991.

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