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H293 JUR

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,795 mi
Last recorded112,795 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 JUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,795 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2026 112,784 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion offside front inner arch

Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,632 miles

rear spring mounts corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Mar 2024 104,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,867 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,810 miles

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

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

front tie bar bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,704 miles

Drivers seat slightly insecure

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

Offside inner CV gaiter very poor

Windscreen damage

Fail 6 Mar 2021 87,691 miles

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

Drivers seat slightly insecure

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

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

Offside inner CV gaiter very poor

Windscreen damage

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,226 miles

Both front headlights damp/ just visible on tester

Small crack in windscreen

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,829 miles

both headlamps damp, aims just visible on tester

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing and steering rack/ arm

small screen crack

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,788 miles

front brake discs corroded

ns inner sill corroded however not in an prescribed area

osf inner wheel arch corroded however not in an prescribed area

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

ns inner sill corroded however not in an prescribed area

osf inner wheel arch corroded however not in an prescribed area

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front wheel arch inner and outer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,511 miles

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

Offside front wheel arch inner and outer corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 78,220 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,186 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,152 miles

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Fail 10 Jul 2006 57,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded

fluctuation on both front brake efforts

windscreen damaged

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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H293 JUR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H293 JUR, 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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H293 JUR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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