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H734 OPY

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

79,216 mi
Last recorded79,216 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH734 OPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported down centre of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,912 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 78,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting rings perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 77,888 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 77,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))

n/s front outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 76,202 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))

n/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,357 miles

Corrosion on n/s sill step

Fail 13 Dec 2019 75,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on n/s sill step

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,187 miles

Corrosion on tow bar

Footbrake pedal travel more than normal

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,187 miles

Bumper insecure Both front end caps and supporting panels excessive corrosion o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Support bracket bolts loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion on tow bar

Footbrake pedal travel more than normal

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,770 miles

Offside Front bumper end cap loose

exhaust system corroded

n/s front sill step corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 70,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by strut support (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front bumper end cap loose

exhaust system corroded

n/s front sill step corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,910 miles

Body, Under-body & component corrosion present.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Body, Under-body & component corrosion present.

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,433 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 67,359 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 May 2012 66,343 miles

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

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

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2011 65,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 61,789 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,527 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,504 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,492 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wings slightly corroding

offside front brake pipe and nearside rear corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,226 miles

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

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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H734 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H734 OPY, 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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H734 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 June 1991.

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