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H988 XGW

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

93,738 mi
Last recorded93,738 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 XGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,738 miles

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

Offside head light unit wet inside

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perish

exhaust rubber rings starting to split

Fail 24 Jun 2024 89,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perish

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust rubber rings starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,435 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,323 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

advise off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

advise off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play on drivers seat

Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

NSR tyre slightly deterioratd

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

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

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

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

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

slight play on drivers seat

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots slightly perished

centre exhaust rubber missing

inner cv boot o/s/f has small cut

slight play at drivers seat

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,285 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,310 miles

exhaust blowing from rear clamp.

oil leak to underbody.

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,838 miles

brake fluid level low, unable to see brake linings, brake system requires inspection

front brake imbalance

o/s front inner cv boot leaking

rear hand and foot brake imbalance

unable to obtain vehicle brake weight decelerometer test also carried out

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,204 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,204 miles

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

Exhaust blowing manifold area.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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H988 XGW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H988 XGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H988 XGW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H988 XGW shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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