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H859 CNJ

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 CNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front and rear slight brake bind

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 78,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,163 miles

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

n/s/ handbrake slightly low

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 May 2007 76,343 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 76,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt very loose

nearside front inner arch rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,892 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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H859 CNJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H859 CNJ, 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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H859 CNJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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