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H881 XTO

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH881 XTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 78,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant has slight leak front fan switch in radiator

Fail 6 Mar 2025 78,202 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,180 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,808 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both and shock absorber casings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch front panel corroded

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear handbrake cable sleeves worn

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 72,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both and shock absorber casings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch front panel corroded

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear handbrake cable sleeves worn

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,751 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch front panel corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

both front shock casings corroding

corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable sleeves worn

Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch front panel corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

both front shock casings corroding

corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable sleeves worn

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,684 miles

All front brake hose ferrules slightly corroding

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

Nearside Front Inner Arch front panel corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule slightly corroding

Rear Brake back plates corroding

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre cotton reel broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

rear exhaust held by wire

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,149 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,680 miles

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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H881 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H881 XTO, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H881 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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