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H651 LRD

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,515 mi
Last recorded48,515 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH651 LRD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,908 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,903 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,687 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perished. (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system rusting.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 47,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rings split & missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perished. (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system rusting.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,682 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 47,682 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,627 miles

exhaust mountings weak/splitting

tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 47,627 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mountings weak/splitting

tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,159 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,107 miles

exhaust support rubbers are perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

rust on the braking surface of both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,077 miles

exhaust rubber mountings splitting

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,847 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs are corroded and pitted

n/s head light focus is poor

Pass 25 Jul 2009 45,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 40,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,040 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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H651 LRD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H651 LRD, 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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H651 LRD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 13 July 1991.

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