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H83 WYC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 WYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 88,863 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/Cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,766 miles

Near side Rear Handbrake Casing Broken.

Nearside Front Step Corroded.

Offside Front Corrosion in Flitch Panel.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner step support Corroded

Nearside Rear Hand brake casing Broken.

Offside Front Corrosion in Offside inner flitch panel.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,530 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Both rear suspension leaf springs corroded and weakened slightly.

Corrosion to holes to nearside and offside sills, inner sills and jacking points Not within a prescribed area.

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 86,530 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Both rear suspension leaf springs corroded and weakened slightly.

Corrosion to holes to nearside and offside sills, inner sills and jacking points Not within a prescribed area.

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C/V gaiter perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,982 miles

Front inner step corroded nearside and offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 84,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner step corroded nearside and offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,276 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill behind front step

Nearside Front excessive corrosion to front of wheel arch, not within a prescribed area

Offside Front excessive corrosion to front of wheel arch, not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested rigid pipe burst driving off of ramp into brake rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill behind front step

Nearside Front excessive corrosion to front of wheel arch, not within a prescribed area

Offside Front excessive corrosion to front of wheel arch, not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2018 82,489 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 10 May 2017 82,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated X4

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 20 May 2016 80,267 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust marks (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 78,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 78,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2014 78,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 77,830 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 77,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 71,862 miles

THRE IS SOME CORROSION STARTING ON THE NEARSIDE INNER STEP (UNDERNEATH).

Fail 17 May 2011 71,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

THRE IS SOME CORROSION STARTING ON THE NEARSIDE INNER STEP (UNDERNEATH).

Pass 25 May 2010 71,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2008 70,393 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near side and off side front inner arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,821 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,666 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 66,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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H83 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 H83 WYC, 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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H83 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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