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H786 XJX

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH786 XJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,460 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 46,062 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,936 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,410 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 44,410 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,653 miles

cab step mountings corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 43,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cab step mountings corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 42,771 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bulb not working to n/s/r position lamp

Pass 11 May 2011 42,771 miles

Battery insecure

bulb not working to n/s/r position lamp

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,128 miles

o/s/r tyre has cuts on outer shoulder. no cords visable

Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,128 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts on outer shoulder. no cords visable

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,742 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 39,735 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 38,589 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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H786 XJX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H786 XJX, 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 H786 XJX registered?

H786 XJX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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