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H791 AMX

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,582 mi
Last recorded53,582 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH791 AMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under bonnet and underside of vehicle poor condition(corrosion)

Fail 28 Mar 2025 53,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern(lense reflector poor condition) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing chassis panel corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

under bonnet and underside of vehicle poor condition(corrosion)

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion engine bay and under side

Fail 5 Feb 2024 53,440 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion engine bay

Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,313 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower headlamp mounting brackets corroded both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 53,313 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edges due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working ALL position lamps not working due to switch not operating correctly (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower headlamp mounting brackets corroded both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,124 miles

Offside front lower balljoint dustcover perished.

Oil leak around transmission.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,759 miles

Offside front lower suspension balljoint dust cover split.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 50,747 miles

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

Headlamp insecure Headlamp switch inside dashboard insecure. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber mount split. (6.1.2 (a))

All exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Multiple wiring sections around engine bay not secured correctly. (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust front section and tail pipe damaged.

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Low light intensity. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside front lower suspension balljoint dust cover split.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch slight corossion

Rear Suspension slight jerky operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side and components surface corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 50,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers missing and others badly cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split and outer has minor cut (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced reflector poor and condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Light switch loose in panel

Nearside Front wheel arch slight corossion

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

Rear Suspension slight jerky operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side and components surface corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,629 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch rusted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly jerky in operation

underside and components rusted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side marker light in/op

Nearside Front wheel arch rusted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly jerky in operation

charging light on

oil light not working

underside and components rusted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,031 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch rusted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no engine oil light working

Fail 26 Jul 2016 50,028 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe very close to road (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front torear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement suspension arm (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch rusted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no engine oil light working

Pass 11 May 2015 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2015 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,479 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 44,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 44,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 43,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,854 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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H791 AMX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H791 AMX, 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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H791 AMX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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