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H2 XBM

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,715 mi
Last recorded37,715 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 XBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 37,715 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s n/s fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,074 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 37,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,100 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,088 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 31,087 miles

Emissions not tested no tail pipe (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing + exhaust damaged (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,132 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 23,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,214 miles

Slight perished side wall tyres

Pass 7 May 2006 21,014 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H2 XBM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H2 XBM, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H2 XBM registered?

H2 XBM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is H2 XBM safe to buy?

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