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H523 XTS

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 XTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,367 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,937 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 70,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020
Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,448 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

wax oiled

Fail 7 Mar 2019 65,419 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

wax oiled

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,245 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 65,216 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,188 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,976 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,950 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,838 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,838 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2006 60,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 56,617 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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H523 XTS is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H523 XTS, 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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What year was H523 XTS registered?

H523 XTS is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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