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H669 GBU

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH669 GBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,257 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just met- 17% requires adjustment

Fail 25 Jun 2025 80,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just met- 17% requires adjustment

Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 80,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,062 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,060 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 79,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,611 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2015 76,311 miles

nearside door mirror slight cracked but still has view to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,415 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exh corroded slightly

Pass 16 May 2013 74,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported well

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,311 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,757 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,356 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,356 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front flexi hose ferrulles corroded. †battery insecure.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,840 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 38,816 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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H669 GBU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H669 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H669 GBU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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