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H646 HAD

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,535 mi
Last recorded184,535 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 HAD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 184,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high N/S headlamp to high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective O/S seatbelt does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/S inner sill corroded front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion throughout underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2018 179,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 179,961 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 178,834 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 175,415 miles

Exhaust hanger rubber perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front flexi hose securing clip missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 175,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front flexihose loose in bracket

Pass 19 Jun 2014 175,278 miles

N/S inner wing is holed by corrosion but not in prescibed area

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 175,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S inner wing is holed by corrosion but not in prescibed area

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 174,673 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arm. O/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 24 May 2013 174,673 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arm. O/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 173,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 172,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 172,905 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 171,718 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 171,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 169,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 169,606 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 165,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 165,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 159,528 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 159,528 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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H646 HAD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H646 HAD, 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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H646 HAD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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