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H251 NFA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,539 mi
Last recorded53,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 NFA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 53,539 miles

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

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

Corrosion around windshield

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber exhaust hangers missing from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front track rod end gaiters perishing

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 53,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge marked yellow cords visible in the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Corrosion around windshield

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber exhaust hangers missing from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front track rod end gaiters perishing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked outer edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,437 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 53,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mountings perished

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,450 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,310 miles

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 466,689 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H251 NFA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H251 NFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H251 NFA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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