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H818 VFM

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,309 mi
Last recorded51,309 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH818 VFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,956 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,259 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusty mountingsperished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front headlights damp inside

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers perish

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,867 miles

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

condensation in offside head light

exhaust mountings worn

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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.B.7)

condensation in offside head light

exhaust mountings worn

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,057 miles

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

exhaust rubber mountings worn

Fail 7 Jan 2008 46,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust rubber mountings worn

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,098 miles

exhaust mnts perished

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

washers not fully hitting screen

Fail 29 Jan 2007 44,090 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all exhaust mnts perished

fluid 0n n/s rear backplate

horn poor

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

washers not fully hitting screen

Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H818 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H818 VFM, 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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H818 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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