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H681 UYA

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,365 mi
Last recorded67,365 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH681 UYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 67,365 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,298 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,830 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

vehicle has catches on inside of drivers door to prevent it being opened this is dangerious whilst vehicle is being driven

Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,818 miles

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

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

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

engine droped water on floor when switched of after test

exhaust tail pipe corroded

vehicle has catches on inside of drivers door to prevent it being opened this is dangerious whilst vehicle is being driven

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 64,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,568 miles

front number plate poor

slight coolant leak from bottom left corner of radiator

Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number plate poor

slight coolant leak from bottom left corner of radiator

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,424 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,422 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,489 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H681 UYA is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 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 H681 UYA, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H681 UYA is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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