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H539 YSR

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,724 mi
Last recorded52,724 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 YSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all vehicle chassia slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 43,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,246 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 42,972 miles

Brake pipe leaking offside rear crossover (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,936 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 35,382 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate cracked

slight free play at steering wheel

slight traces of grease at n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Fail 30 Aug 2010 35,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front registration plate cracked

slight free play at steering wheel

slight traces of grease at n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate cracked

o/s and n/s/f seat bases slightly insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate impact cracked/chipped but legible

n/s & o/s/f seat bases slightly insecure (due to 360deg rotating mechanism)

rear service brake operation un-balaanced - attention advised

Pass 23 Aug 2008 31,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 291,525 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 29,133 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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H539 YSR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H539 YSR, 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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H539 YSR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 February 1991.

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