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H285 YCK

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,401 mi
Last recorded85,401 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 YCK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,401 miles

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

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

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

Various welding repairs to underside of vehicle and underside covered in underseal.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 85,398 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 85,379 miles

Nearside parking brake only just met minimum requirements

general underside corrosion

Fail 8 May 2024 85,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 May 2023 84,769 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,943 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY ACHIEVED THE MINIMUM EFFISIENCY REQUIREMENT

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UNDERSEALED

Fail 19 Apr 2022 83,943 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

O/S HEADLAMP HAS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL FAULT

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY ACHIEVED THE MINIMUM EFFISIENCY REQUIREMENT

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,389 miles

Corrosion to off side rear under sill

Hand brake has a long travel

Off side door step has corrosion

Off side head lamp has a poor pattern

Surface corrosion to rear spring mounts

Pass 18 May 2015 80,778 miles

General underbody corrosion,with welded patch repairs.

Fail 30 May 2014 79,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 79,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,753 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,182 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer and inner sills

Engine mounting splitting

Exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,457 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All front brake hoses perished

Massive engine oil leak

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel binding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 76,807 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,161 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,601 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2008 70,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 67,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,514 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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H285 YCK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H285 YCK, 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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H285 YCK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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