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H705 LEF

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,098 mi
Last recorded75,098 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH705 LEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,089 miles

battery insecure

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes cracking

n/s headlamp dim

some corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,138 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 63,511 miles

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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H705 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H705 LEF, 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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What year was H705 LEF registered?

H705 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H705 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H705 LEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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