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H946 XCH

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,992 mi
Last recorded58,992 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH946 XCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,992 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2024 58,992 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure swapped to spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 58,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,561 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 57,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 56,652 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 54,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,259 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,665 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H946 XCH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H946 XCH, 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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H946 XCH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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