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H537 UYB

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

74,815 mi
Last recorded74,815 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 74,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,753 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe close to body panel

front skuttle panel on windscreen coroded

nearside swivel seat mounting fitted affecting the strength of the seat belt mounting

o/s n/s front wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 74,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside swivel seat mounting fitted affecting the strength of the seat belt mounting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure lense broken and taped up (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

exhaust tailpipe close to body panel

panel under windscreen corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,749 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside swivel seat mounting fitted affecting the strength of the seat belt mounting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

exhaust tailpipe close to body panel

panel under windscreen corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,729 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,719 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,938 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts split and perished (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflectors ( not chrome faded ) (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflectors ( not chrome faded ) (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,705 miles

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

oil leak from rocker top gasket??

Fail 17 Jun 2009 68,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from rocker top gasket??

Pass 19 May 2008 68,018 miles

off side rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Fail 15 May 2008 68,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

off side rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 15 May 2007 67,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 67,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 63,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 63,097 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UYB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 H537 UYB, 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 UYB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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