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H886 XTO

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH886 XTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 101,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under side

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear spring anchors hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under side

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 98,263 miles

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE ALSO SLIGHT WATER LEAK AT ENGINE

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 98,263 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE ALSO SLIGHT WATER LEAK AT ENGINE

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 95,922 miles

Direction indicator insecure BOTH FRONT (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2020 95,920 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO VEHICLE OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator insecure BOTH FRONT (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,216 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 89,212 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 79,386 miles

gearbox leak

gearbox mount perished

rear springs weak

Fail 15 May 2018 79,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp u s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

gearbox leak

gearbox mount perished

rear springs weak

Pass 17 May 2017 68,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 68,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,921 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2015 46,641 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,375 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,375 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,912 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,776 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,830 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 34,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,773 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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H886 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 H886 XTO, 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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H886 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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