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H537 KPR

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH537 KPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 78,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,664 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,491 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 73,424 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bonnet hinge and scuttle panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area inside wheel arches behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front valance and bumper bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,190 miles

Front valance and both inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch front and rear lips rusty

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,129 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side of cab sills offside & nearside, & nearside wheel arch mud flap area lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play beaning is slightly dry sounding. (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,831 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake tests show slight drum ovality, may require service attention

rubber exhaust supports deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,086 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,454 miles

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 67,840 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 65,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,772 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,611 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 63,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 62,330 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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H537 KPR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H537 KPR, 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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H537 KPR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1991.

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