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H843 BTP

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,364 mi
Last recorded93,364 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 BTP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,636 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,051 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 91,048 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,074 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 87,964 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 87,939 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 76,501 miles

exhaust cracked at front box but not blowing to excess

slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,940 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H843 BTP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H843 BTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H843 BTP is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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