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H123 BSP

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,088 mi
Last recorded68,088 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 BSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,082 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 67,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 67,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,756 miles

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

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 11 Mar 2022 66,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,111 miles

all under panels covered in underseal

Fail 29 May 2018 65,111 miles

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

all under panels covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2017 65,099 miles

exhaust needed to be made shorter

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,085 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

exhaust rubber missing

exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,068 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes only just locked with high pedal effort

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f lower steps

rear brake back plates corroded

slight ovality front brakes

upper steering UJ slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f lower steps

n/s/r tyre valve cracking

rear brake back plates corroded

slight ovality front brakes

upper steering UJ slight play

various exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,839 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,839 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,986 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,251 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2009 61,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,261 miles

Gease seen around n/s CV gaiter, no leak found.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 57,249 miles

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

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

Front brake balance close to 25% limit (23%).

Grease seen around nearside CV gaiter, no hole found.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,970 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 47,970 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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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H123 BSP is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H123 BSP, 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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H123 BSP is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 April 1991.

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