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H690 GRL

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH690 GRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 53,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,661 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs starting to twist in mount

parking brake only just met the requirements

steering rack feels slightly notchy when turned from wheels

Pass 10 May 2019 48,364 miles

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

unable to see brake pads thou wheel discs

Pass 3 May 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,485 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,474 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 46,191 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,191 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,568 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,568 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 37,244 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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H690 GRL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H690 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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What year was H690 GRL registered?

H690 GRL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 July 1991.

Is H690 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H690 GRL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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