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H711 YFM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,274 mi
Last recorded45,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH711 YFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 44,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 44,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,020 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,686 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,686 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,601 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,436 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,436 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,971 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,440 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,716 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,716 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,542 miles

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,436 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,436 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 29,242 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres has uneaven sidewalls(possible casing breakdown)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 May 2008 29,228 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres has uneaven sidewalls(possible casing breakdown)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,289 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,216 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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H711 YFM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H711 YFM, 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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H711 YFM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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