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H785 WYD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,228 mi
Last recorded87,228 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 WYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,228 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple points in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,071 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,047 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,357 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,516 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,996 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

slight movement in both front captain seat bases and seat backs

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,889 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside mirror cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,879 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,946 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,853 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,142 miles

both front inner wings starting to corrode

both front outer c.v gaters starting to perish

both rear wheel bearings noisey

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

slight damage to o/s door mirror

slight play to o/s front track rod end

slight play to o/s front wheel bearing

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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H785 WYD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H785 WYD, 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 H785 WYD registered?

H785 WYD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1991.

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