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H848 GTT

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

87,102 mi
Last recorded87,102 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 GTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 87,099 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,892 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,888 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,686 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,680 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,807 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/fender (wiring loom entrance next to slam) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,789 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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 Upper Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Movement in harness causing lighting accessories to turn off/flicker (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/fender (wiring loom entrance next to slam) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 80,832 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 80,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective One Broken/One Badly Perished Others Held Together By Cable Ties (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Spring Eye Rubbing Against Bracket

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring Over Centre On Ends

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf Sping Over Centre

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Lower Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,574 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

parking brake low reading,18%

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,619 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,619 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,372 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,512 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,830 miles

front to rearsteel brake pipe some rust pitting

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front to rearsteel brake pipe some rust pitting

o/s rear wheel bearing adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,968 miles

exhaust tail pipe badly positioned

front discs o/s & n/s rust damage

non BS tow bar fitted not very well engenered

Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,925 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs o/s & n/s rust damage

non BS tow bar fitted not very well engenered

rear wheel bearing adjustment o/s & n/s

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,963 miles

first silencer slight blow

front to back steel brake pipe some rust damage

hand brake cable return spring broken

o/s & n/s front discs some rust damage

Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,963 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

first silencer slight blow

front to back steel brake pipe some rust damage

hand brake cable return spring broken

o/s & n/s front discs some rust damage

Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,371 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 71,371 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,196 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 70,196 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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H848 GTT is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 H848 GTT, 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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H848 GTT is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 July 1991.

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