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H471 HPF

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 HPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 85,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 84,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,835 miles

steering slightly tight in operation

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,717 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,957 miles

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

slight tightness in steering operation

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not 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))

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

slight tightness in steering operation

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired restricted movement (3.6.E.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,575 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,885 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,867 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing but is just outside the pescribed area.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F Brake pipe.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing but is just outside the pescribed area.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,373 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F Brake pipes.

Advise Corrosion to front end of main brake pipe O/S/F.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 76,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F Brake pipes.

Advise Corrosion to front end of main brake pipe O/S/F.

Pass 16 May 2012 75,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 74,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

handbrake cables deterioating

Pass 11 May 2009 72,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 65,175 miles

advise o/s/f brake pipes slightley corroded

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 HPF is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 July 1991.

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