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H585 EDB

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,421 mi
Last recorded104,421 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH585 EDB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 104,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 104,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect mask off kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Corrosion to front of inner wheel arch.

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,158 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,895 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 103,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 103,865 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 103,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,837 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,627 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 20,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,981 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 95,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 94,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,066 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 92,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,615 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,615 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

belt noisey

nearside rear tyre perished in poor condtion

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 84,492 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 84,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust joint loose

nearside front+ offside front + offside rear tyre's perished and in very poor condition can not see any cord showing

Pass 28 Jun 2005 82,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 82,900 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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H585 EDB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H585 EDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H585 EDB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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