CarVerify

Free Car Check

H864 DEA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH864 DEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

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

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,216 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 85,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 84,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,745 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 84,743 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 83,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,840 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 82,840 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,830 miles

drivers door mirror loose

o/s/f door step inner sillcorroded

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Fail 27 Aug 2019 82,830 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

drivers door mirror loose

o/s/f door step inner sillcorroded

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,290 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 82,287 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,431 miles

Advise leaf springs heavily corroded

Advise major coolant leak from radiator

Advise offside wing mirror insecure

Advise strong smell of diesel fuel from under bonnet

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust has slight blow at weld on middle pipe

oil leak on the diff

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

front innerwheel arches badly corroded

nearside front and rear tyres perished

overspray on rear lights

underbody suspennsion and chassis corroded

wiper blades need changing soon

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

front innerwheel arches badly corroded

nearside front and rear tyres perished

overspray on rear lights

underbody suspennsion and chassis corroded

wiper blades need changing soon

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,959 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,435 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,652 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,036 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

side marker lights not working. †portable fan mounted on dash

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H864 DEA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 H864 DEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H864 DEA?

You can check the full history of H864 DEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H864 DEA registered?

H864 DEA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H864 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H864 DEA shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H864 DEA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H864 DEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.