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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp Dip image odd , beam deflectors fitted
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at engine bay by joints & by master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at inner wheel arch & inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp Dip image odd , beam deflectors fitted
Parking brake lever travel requires attention , lever has slight side play
Headlamps Dip Image odd , Beam Kick Deflectors fitted may require repositioning
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Note ; Areas of heavy underseal at welding repairs
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill section below door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Headlamps Dip Image odd , Beam Kick Deflectors fitted may require repositioning
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front 4 Brake Hoses Ferrule rubber covers swollen , Ferrule may be corroded
Fuel Tank filler neck hose splitting at tank
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Door step section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded x 1 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs have corrosion to friction faces + pitted in places. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel arch has corrosion.
Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs have corrosion to friction faces + pitted in places. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch has corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up is set to the right (European lamp). (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs have corrosion to friction faces + pitted in places. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel arch has corrosion.
Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs have corrosion to friction faces + pitted in places. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch has corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance very low Nearside rear & Offside rear
Corrosion ; Body frame corroded by mountings
Electrical ; Wiring requires attention by battery
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted on inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick visible to Offside (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick visible to Offside (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance very low Nearside rear & Offside rear
Corrosion ; Body frame corroded by mountings
Electrical ; Wiring requires attention by battery
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted on inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Driveshaft ; Inner C.V. Gaiter leaking grease at large end , end float on driveshaft , Offside
Driveshafts ; Inner C.V. gaiter leaking grease at large end Nearside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 hoses also suspect corroded within rubber shrouds (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Area of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension ; Rear leaf springs & mountings corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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H738 GRO 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 75%.
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 H738 GRO, 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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H738 GRO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 15 March 1991.
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