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H933 LAJ

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,336 mi
Last recorded86,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH933 LAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator slightly orange in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of two bulbs not operating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern slightly blurred (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber O ring rubber missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator slightly orange in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of two bulbs not operating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern slightly blurred (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber O ring rubber missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box seam blowing/repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,295 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 68,841 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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H933 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H933 LAJ, 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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What year was H933 LAJ registered?

H933 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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