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H795 WYD

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,558 mi
Last recorded46,558 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH795 WYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,558 miles

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

Exhaust rubber mountings cracking

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust rubber mountings cracking

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2025 45,790 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting rubber mountings cracking.

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

Showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2024 45,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Drum brakes. Once repaired need to check wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2023 44,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,295 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,700 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Both leaf springs worn

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R & O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 43,008 miles

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

Front Bumper inner strengthening plate corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both leaf springs sagging but still functioning as intended, also corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 43,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Bumper inner strengthening plate corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both leaf springs sagging but still functioning as intended, also corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,029 miles

Both nearside front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear leaf springs sagging

Drivers seat loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside exhaust hangers perished

No headlamp kick due to headlamp converters being fitted

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,029 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both nearside front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear leaf springs sagging

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Drivers seat loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside exhaust hangers perished

No headlamp kick due to headlamp converters being fitted

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 39,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,496 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion SILL END (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion SILL END (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake pad warning wire is broken

Fail 4 Nov 2013 35,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pad warning wire is broken

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,738 miles

Coolant leak

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

both rear tyres are quite badly perished

offside front brake pad warning wire is broken

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,037 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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H795 WYD is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H795 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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H795 WYD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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