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H504 ACH

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,234 mi
Last recorded45,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 ACH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,234 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 44,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 44,984 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 44,342 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 43,547 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, nearside has large splits but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 43,583 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective missing or perished rubbers held up with a piece of wire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, nearside has large splits but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel tank corroded, very soft in places, will fail soon

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,415 miles

incorrect fuel cap type fitted

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

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

Offside headlamp image poor

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poorly fitted with various rubbers missing/perished

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,394 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

incorrect fuel cap type

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,671 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brakes application slightly uneven

exhaust mounts perishing

incorrect fuel tap type

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,292 miles

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

Offside headlight beam image poor

all exhaust rubber mounting missing held with wire

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2014 39,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,009 miles

Engine running poor and weak at idle speed with a high hydrocarbon reading

Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Engine running poor and weak at idle speed with a high hydrocarbon reading

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,020 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 38,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 38,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake fluid on lower limits

engine HC high due to poor running

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,657 miles

Exhaust tail pipe extension heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,062 miles

Fan belt loose,needs tightening

Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,613 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces starting to rust

Slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings

Slight roughness felt from offside front wheel when rotated ?

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,680 miles

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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H504 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H504 ACH, 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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H504 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 7 June 1991.

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