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H896 XTO

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

52,610 mi
Last recorded52,610 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 XTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,610 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 52,595 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,553 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 52,553 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,774 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,891 miles

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

corrosion front inner arches and cross member

Fail 8 Aug 2015 49,890 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion front inner arches and cross member

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,499 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,227 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,141 miles

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,048 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 41,028 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,884 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 40,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,870 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,609 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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H896 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H896 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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What year was H896 XTO registered?

H896 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 6 March 1991.

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