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1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,492 mi
Last recorded85,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 YOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 85,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 79,984 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,595 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 70,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,490 miles

N/S wing mirror cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 65,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 61,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,183 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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H78 YOU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H78 YOU, 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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H78 YOU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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