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H728 GRO

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH728 GRO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related) Surface rust.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 122,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 120,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 118,047 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 118,047 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,739 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,874 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,481 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly Corroded

Offside inner sill slightly Corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 103,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,799 miles

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

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

osr wheel bearing has slight movment

Pass 8 Aug 2009 90,362 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise corrosion on offside inner sill section as view from under vehicle

advise offside front lower balljoint dust boot split

Fail 8 Aug 2009 90,362 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise corrosion on offside inner sill section as view from under vehicle

advise offside front lower balljoint dust boot split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,048 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 82,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting split

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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H728 GRO is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H728 GRO, 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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H728 GRO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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