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H857 BHG

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,793 mi
Last recorded91,793 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 BHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,793 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underneath undersealed

Pass 31 May 2025 90,538 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underneath undersealed

Fail 24 May 2025 90,504 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underneath undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,451 miles

n/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheelbearing has slight play

Pass 10 May 2014 88,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake outer cable very rusty

rear nearside 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,900 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine misfire

hand brake outer cable very rusty

rear nearside 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Pass 15 May 2013 86,921 miles

3 exhaust rubber mounts spliting

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)

battery charging light on dash

water in offside headlamp

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

3 exhaust rubber mounts spliting

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

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)

battery charging light on dash

rear brakes 42% imbalance

water in offside headlamp

Pass 1 May 2012 85,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,619 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,522 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,675 miles

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

hand brake return spring broken on linkage under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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H857 BHG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H857 BHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H857 BHG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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