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E431 MHT

1988 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,680 mi
Last recorded42,680 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P71,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE431 MHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,680 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,700 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 39,663 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,410 miles

Tyres - OSF, NSF & OSR Tyres are showing signs of age related perishing on side walls and within tread area - check tyres regularly and consider replacement

Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,363 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres have walls cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,385 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,912 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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E431 MHT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,137 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 E431 MHT, 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 38 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 E431 MHT registered?

E431 MHT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 17 April 1988.

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