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EAZ 644

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,946 mi
Last recorded60,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 644
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,946 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury CABIN DOOR STEP DAMAGED CREATING SHARP EDGE (9.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure NOT IN CLIP (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working TOP MARKER LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER INNER WING WHERE TIE ROD MOUNTING JOINS BODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW READING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted CORNER DAMAGE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE PAD WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure UNDER BODY (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear FLEXI HOSE FIXED TO MOVING ARM

Offside Rear SUSPENSION SEEMS TO HAVE RESTRICTED TRAVEL

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH BRACKET LOOSE LIKELY TO CATCH WHEEL

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,196 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

OS FRONT WOODEN PART OF STEP INSECURE

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 59,196 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

OIL LEAK FROM TURBO

OS FRONT WOODEN PART OF STEP INSECURE

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front suspention corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 58,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front suspention corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,922 miles

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

front discs corroded

front exhaust pipe loose on joint

Fail 12 Jun 2020 58,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front discs corroded

front exhaust pipe loose on joint

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,922 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal soft

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,922 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,922 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/side front door step, under vehicle (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,922 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,619 miles

nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,068 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,822 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,333 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2005 27,724 miles
Fail 9 May 2005

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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EAZ 644 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAZ 644, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAZ 644 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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