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H261 FFK

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,564 mi
Last recorded73,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 FFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 73,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Multiple Outline Marker Lamps Not Working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light Cluster Has Slight Electrical Interference When The Indicator Is On

Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,324 miles

Offside Rear Light Cluster Has Slight Electrical Interference When The Indicator Is On

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 73,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Light Cluster Has Slight Electrical Interference When The Indicator Is On

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,808 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 65,080 miles

Both rear tyres starting to step

Pass 17 May 2017 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 63,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket missing exhaust still supported

Fail 24 May 2016 63,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket missing exhaust still supported

Pass 21 May 2015 62,840 miles

Front bumper support corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 59,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,771 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all component corrosion

exhust rubber snapped

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,771 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all component corrosion

exhust rubber snapped

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,328 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 52,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 50,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,713 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2008 44,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,683 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 40,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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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H261 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H261 FFK, 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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What year was H261 FFK registered?

H261 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H261 FFK safe to buy?

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