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H313 YTU

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH313 YTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 77,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 77,018 miles

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

Offside EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 77,018 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both inner wheel arches holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside ex tailpipe rusted

general body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Track rod ends perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 76,337 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,666 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower body panel to outter sill,[ poor repair]

Fail 15 Aug 2022 75,665 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose/worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower body panel to outter sill,[ poor repair]

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 74,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure catch faulty (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Spare tyre defective flat ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,012 miles

Offside Front winder handle missing

wipers not parking

Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poss poor earth?? (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure water tank tap attached to cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front winder handle missing

wipers not parking

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,843 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,843 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight wear.requires attention!!!!!!!!! (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged hoses cracked with ageing x2 (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged hose cracked with ageing x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated floor mounted seat buckle bolt loosens when used. (5.2.3)

corrosion holes and weakness to osf and nsf inner wing areas .

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 62,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,369 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,857 miles

emissons just on limit 3.50

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,972 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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H313 YTU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H313 YTU, 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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H313 YTU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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