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H831 VFM

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,644 mi
Last recorded46,644 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 VFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2023 46,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure moving freely on adjuster (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all front suspension components slightly corroded

front of nearside front inner arch slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre pressure appears low

offside stop lamp was not working but started working before end of test

Fail 15 Apr 2023 46,614 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure moving freely on adjuster (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all front suspension components slightly corroded

front of nearside front inner arch slightly corroded

main beam tell-tale is currently working incorrectly but does go on and off

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,229 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

chip on windscreen

gearbox back mount pin/bush worn but not result in excessive movement

Fail 15 Feb 2022 46,203 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear engine mount bush worn but not result in excessive movement

Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 45,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,350 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 44,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 44,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 43,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch by engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,933 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall

Rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,757 miles

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

advise corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

advise o/s/f tyre perrished

advise rear o/s leaf spring miss aligned rear

advise rear top shock bushes cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2013 39,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

advise corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

advise o/s/f tyre perrished

advise rear o/s leaf spring miss aligned rear

advise rear top shock bushes cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,092 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 38,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,063 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H831 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H831 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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H831 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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