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H274 PTX

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,247 mi
Last recorded87,247 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 PTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,917 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 52% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 86,887 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,628 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin limited access to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin limited access to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,567 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 2 May 2017 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,935 miles

gearbox oil seepage

wear in offside driveshaft

Fail 17 Nov 2015 81,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox oil seepage

wear in offside driveshaft

Fail 28 May 2015 81,921 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounts split

front tyres cracking

sharp edges on wings not likely to cause injuries to other road users or pedestrians

Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber mount split

front tyres cracking

sharp eedges on body, not likely to cause injuries to other road users or pedestrians

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded and rubber mount missing

offside front inner wing corroded, not within prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded, mountings splitting and one missing

offside front inner wing corroded not within prescribed area

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 10 Mar 2012 76,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,485 miles

coolant leak at expansion tank

corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas not excessive

exhaust rubbers heavily deteriorated

front bumper heavily deteriorated

rear brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded

rear leaf springs weak.

some corrosion to vehicle outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant leak at expansion tank

corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas not excessive

exhaust rubbers heavily deteriorated

front bumper heavily deteriorated

rear brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded

rear leaf springs weak.

some corrosion to vehicle outside of prescribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,216 miles

offside front suspension lower ball joint boot split

offside rear sidelight slighttly affected by indicators

slight corrosion to front section of front to rear brake pipe

some binding to offside front brake

some corrosion to vehicle underside

some inbalance in front brakes

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

some splitting to rear exhaust rubbers

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front suspension lower ball joint boot split

offside rear sidelight slighttly affected by indicators

slight corrosion to front section of front to rear brake pipe

some binding to offside front brake

some corrosion to vehicle underside

some inbalance in front brakes

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

some splitting to rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,458 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s seat belt operation suspect

Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,450 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s seat belt operation suspect

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,308 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 69,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,620 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 68,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,769 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2006 61,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front-rear steel brake pipe corroded

nearside sill coroded

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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H274 PTX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H274 PTX, 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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H274 PTX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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