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H541 HNM

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 HNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper brake hose corroded under ferrule cover

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all front brake pipes coverd in underseal unable to fully inspect

centre floor corroded

underbody sealnt preventing underbody inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2026 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached secured with inadequate fixings (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper brake hose corroded under ferrule cover

all front brake pipes coverd in underseal unable to fully inspect

centre floor corroded

underbody sealnt preventing underbody inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 100,458 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,458 miles

Corrosion appearing on front inner wings

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked/perished on inner sidewall, recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge undulation on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Welding repairs covered with underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2024 100,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear mount of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion appearing on front inner wings

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked/perished on inner sidewall, recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge undulation on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower sill holed in non prescribed area

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

wheel arches corroded. nearside and offside

Fail 1 Jul 2021 100,038 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,714 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,804 miles

Nearside front brake disc starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2015 86,877 miles

Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 11 May 2015 86,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 28 May 2014 86,294 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,973 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 82,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,394 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,361 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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H541 HNM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H541 HNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H541 HNM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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