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H745 OPY

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH745 OPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 72,040 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working HIT AND MISS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working HIT AND MISS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting AROUND JACKING POINT, UNDERDRIVERS FLOOR WELL, ALONG CHASSIS LEG. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front LABEL UP HAZARD WARNING SWITCH

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,887 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded, but not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Offside front sill excessively corroded, but not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Fail 25 Mar 2024 71,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside front inner wheel arch excessively corroded, but not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Offside front sill excessively corroded, but not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded, but not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 71,171 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded, but not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,266 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, not within any 'Prescribed Area'.

Offside front wing corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 69,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,441 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch has an area excessively corroded that is not within a 'Prescribed Area'.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,438 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch has an area excessively corroded that is not within a 'Prescribed Area'.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,733 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,729 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,808 miles

Chassis corroded and damaged in excess of 30cm from body mountings

Rear exhaust insecure

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s inner steps corroded

o/s front valance corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s inner steps corroded

o/s front valance corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,950 miles

Centre Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside inner door appeture has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside inner door appeture has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,188 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Sep 2007 49,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2006 47,333 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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H745 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 H745 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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H745 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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