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1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,227 mi
Last recorded90,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH95 YOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust exhaust mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear spring mount has poor weld benefit given to presenter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside door steps corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 90,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust exhaust mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear spring mount has poor weld benefit given to presenter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside door steps corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,040 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s &n/s door step corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 90,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s &n/s door step corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front step frame underneath vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,241 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,241 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,933 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 88,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

exhaust tailpipe has slight blow and system deteriated

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,270 miles

rear leaf springs starting to weaken

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,789 miles

exhaust system deteriating

rear leaf springs starting to weaken

Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported cable ties holding some sections (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriating

rear leaf springs starting to weaken

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (7.1.2)

rear leaf springs starting to weaken (straight)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,654 miles

corrosion on o/s and n/s front innerwings by front lower mounts

Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s and n/s front innerwings by front lower mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,123 miles

corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wings by front lower mounts

Fail 12 Aug 2013 82,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wings by front lower mounts

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,817 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,817 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,905 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,258 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 57,223 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,040 miles

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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H95 YOU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H95 YOU, 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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H95 YOU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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