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H876 LJT

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

43,763 mi
Last recorded43,763 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH876 LJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 43,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,995 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,453 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 39,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,765 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 38,765 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,375 miles

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease very slightly but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Pass 5 May 2018 35,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,257 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 34,237 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 34,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,425 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 33,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,276 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 32,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 31,755 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 31,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 26,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 25,695 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 23,830 miles

Spare tyre side wall perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,342 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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H876 LJT is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol 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 H876 LJT, 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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What year was H876 LJT registered?

H876 LJT is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1991.

Is H876 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H876 LJT 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.

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