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H766 DVS

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

31,498 mi
Last recorded31,498 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 DVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 31,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in nearside of scuttle panel to A pillar

Fail 29 Jul 2026 31,486 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside dipped beam Light intensity obviously reduced

corrosion in nearside of scuttle panel to A pillar

dip/main beam switch slightly faulty

reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,452 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside handbrake effort reading less than offside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside dipped beam Light intensity obviously reduced

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in nearside of scuttle panel to A pillar

dip/main beam switch slightly faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,000 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both brackets (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch slightly faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort reading less than offside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt in poor condition

both rear leaf spring splay clamps slightly loose

corrosion in nearside of scuttle panel to A pillar

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2023 30,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

offside and nearside front track rod ends perished

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 rear brake binding slightly

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

offside rear light lens cracked

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective several exhaust rubbers are perishing & cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,849 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers worn/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,902 miles

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Corrosion to n/s parking brake cable

Corrosion to n/s/f arch (taped up)

Corrosion to rear brake backing plates

General corrosion to exhaust and some deterioration to mountings

General light corrosion to all suspension components

O/s/r light lens damaged

Slight free play to both front hubs

Some deterioration to front tie bar bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2016 23,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Corrosion to n/s parking brake cable

Corrosion to n/s/f arch (taped up)

Corrosion to rear brake backing plates

General corrosion to exhaust and some deterioration to mountings

General light corrosion to all suspension components

O/s/r light lens damaged

Slight free play to both front hubs

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,717 miles

Light corrosion to suspension components

N/s parking brake cable corroding

O/s/r light lens damaged

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Poor connection issue with o/s headlamp

Some corrosion to both front inner wing flitch panels

Some corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

Some deterioration to front suspension tie bar bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2015 23,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Light corrosion to suspension components

N/s parking brake cable corroding

O/s/r light lens damaged

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Poor connection issue with o/s headlamp

Some corrosion to both front inner wing flitch panels

Some corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

Some deterioration to front suspension tie bar bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,133 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Light corrosion to all suspension components

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Some deterioration to front suspension tie bar bushes

Some general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,720 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

C/o level on upper limits

O/s/r brake back plate damp, oily

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Rear springs worn and corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Some deterioration to spring shackle bushes

Some uneven application and inbalance to rear brakes

Sump pan corroding

Track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 22,720 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

C/o level on upper limits

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

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

O/s/r brake back plate damp, oily

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

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

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Rear springs worn and corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Some deterioration to spring shackle bushes

Some uneven application and inbalance to rear brakes

Sump pan corroding

Track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,735 miles

All tyre carcasses deteriorating

Both front outer cv gaiters perishing

C/o level on upper limits

General light corrosion to brake and hub components

Light oil mist both front shock absorbers

N/s track rod end dust cover badly deteriorated

N/s/r brake back plate damp oily

Rear leaf springs worn and some deterioration to all shackle bushes

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Some uneven application to rear brakes

Sump pan corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,053 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 20,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,307 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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H766 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 H766 DVS, 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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H766 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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