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H712 YRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,604 mi
Last recorded73,604 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH712 YRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 71,347 miles

GENERAL CONDITION OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE (CORROSION)

Offside Front BONNET HINGE IS STIFF

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,989 miles

GENERAL CONDITION OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE (CORROSION)

Offside Front BONNET HINGE IS STIFF

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (crack) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 65,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,115 miles

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

Front brake imbalance getting close to maximum limits

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake efficiency close to minimum requirements

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,115 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake imbalance getting close to maximum limits

Front tyre walls cracking

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake efficiency close to minimum requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are old (2004/2005) and showing signs of deterioration

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are old (2004/2005) and showing signs of deterioration

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,392 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,942 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,710 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,167 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,544 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 50,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,125 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 49,125 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,290 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 47,290 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,352 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 45,352 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H712 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H712 YRA, 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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H712 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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