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H751 SYA

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,132 mi
Last recorded73,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH751 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,132 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 72,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 71,998 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,352 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 70,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,751 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 60,751 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,244 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise attention to exhaust support rings

clutch slipping

low service brake efficiency o/s/r

o/s battery insecure

o/s headlight reflector tarnished

slight noise at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,397 miles

advise rear brake inspection - clean and adjust

clutch worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,680 miles

clutch worn

horn intermittent

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,280 miles

advise rear brake inspection , clean and adjust

clutch worn

Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear brake inspection , clean and adjust

clutch worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,604 miles

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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H751 SYA is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 63,974 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 H751 SYA, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H751 SYA registered?

H751 SYA is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H751 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H751 SYA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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