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H731 EFE

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,052 mi
Last recorded178,052 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 EFE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 178,052 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 177,129 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear all four (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underseal under vehicle chassis rails,floors under bonnet all previous repairs heavy covered inspection limited

Fail 16 May 2025 177,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear all four (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underseal under vehicle chassis rails,floors under bonnet all previous repairs heavy covered inspection limited

Pass 23 May 2024 176,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavy covered inspection limited (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not near any area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy underseal on all previous welding under vehicle and all wheel arches inspection limited

Pass 23 May 2023 176,968 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 176,968 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 176,968 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure severe corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above drive shaft (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above drive shaft (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering iner wing (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above drive shaft (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 176,933 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective x3 (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet rusty edgy

heavily blacked/wax oiled throughout underside,,steel condition hard to inspect

rusty wheel arch...front o/s

Fail 17 Mar 2021 176,899 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not latching securely (3.1 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe front and centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bottom of door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all of inner wing and arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all of inner wing and arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted up (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel near spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached support bearing collapsed (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

discs corroded

tyres agecracking

Pass 15 Apr 2019 174,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 174,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 173,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 173,614 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wings both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 173,509 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,309 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 173,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 172,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 172,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 172,018 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 170,697 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 167,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 167,726 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 165,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 165,117 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 159,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 155,014 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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H731 EFE is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H731 EFE, 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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H731 EFE is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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