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H993 XGW

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,807 mi
Last recorded92,807 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH993 XGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,807 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 92,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 109,715 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2023 109,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2023 92,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight pulsing when indicator on (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring (rear anchorage point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring anchorage point (front anchorage point upper and lower collapsed) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front inner upper step corroded

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

Offside Front inner upper step corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring anchorage point (front upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside wooden floor outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,884 miles

Front Panel corroded

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded (feral cover deteriorated)

Nearside Front inner sill jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Offside Front brake pipe corroded (feral cover deteriorated)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wooden floor peeling

Fail 4 Aug 2022 88,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Panel corroded

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded (feral cover deteriorated)

Nearside Front inner sill jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Offside Front brake pipe corroded (feral cover deteriorated)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wooden floor peeling

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body side under sealed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,094 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side inner wing corroded

both side sill corroded

offside side step corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 79,788 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both side front inner wing corroded

both side sill corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 79,788 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubber mounting missing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,270 miles

n/s and o/s small hole inner wheel arches front

slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped metal brake pipe across rear axle not clipped also rear flexy not secure on same axle (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer control missing washers not operating (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,513 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,842 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings starting to corode

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,174 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,151 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 65,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,996 miles

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

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

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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H993 XGW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 H993 XGW, 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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H993 XGW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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