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H738 GRO

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,338 mi
Last recorded104,338 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 GRO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,338 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 102,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,023 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 101,023 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,486 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,572 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 96,572 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,073 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 94,073 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,005 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,005 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,124 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,911 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,462 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,462 miles

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?

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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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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