MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked with chalk (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all steering & suspension components corroded
passenger seat missing at time of test
prescribed areas corroded/ undersealed
whole underside of vehicle corroded/ undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front wiper spindles worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S AND N/S FRONT chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR of O/S AND N/S FRONT wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around O/S/R leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of O/S AND N/S REAR wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
o/s nad n/s inner sill
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f and /n/s/f front inner wheel arches corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f and /n/s/f front inner wheel arches corroded
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
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H521 XTS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H521 XTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H521 XTS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 2 November 1990.
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