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H723 YRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,660 mi
Last recorded59,660 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH723 YRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 59,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 59,264 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,227 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 59,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,087 miles

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 59,087 miles

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,109 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 57,109 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres on 2 mm ? 06 dot codes ? Advise new tyres 185/14c 102/100 r

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,875 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,453 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,234 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,973 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H723 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H723 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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What year was H723 YRA registered?

H723 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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