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H471 ACH

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,078 mi
Last recorded67,078 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 ACH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 67,078 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2026 67,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 23 May 2024 66,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front wheel arches corrosion

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,661 miles

both front wheel arches corrosion

front brake pads low

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,744 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,410 miles

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

n/s/f inner step holed

Fail 19 Jul 2014 56,398 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner step holed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,989 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,979 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,441 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,727 miles

Exhasut rubbers perrished

Exhaust slightly corroded

Unable to fully see brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,286 miles

Both outer cv gaiters becoming perrished.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,080 miles

both front brake pipes surface rust

Fail 29 Jul 2006 50,080 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake pipes surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2005 48,452 miles

slight wear on n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear on steering rack

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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H471 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H471 ACH, 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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H471 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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