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H683 GRL

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,664 mi
Last recorded73,664 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH683 GRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,664 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 72,015 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,215 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2021 81,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front step corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,786 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,211 miles

some corrosion to underside but not to excess

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,250 miles

Offside Front corroded near jacking point

underside and some components corroded but not to excess

Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front corroded near jacking point

underside and some components corroded but not to excess

Pass 19 May 2016 68,343 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 68,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x2 marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,928 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres badly perishing and only just passes mot test

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly distorted

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres badly perishing and only just passes mot test

front brake application only just met requirments

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,931 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diesel leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,966 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 68,512 miles

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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H683 GRL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H683 GRL, 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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H683 GRL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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