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H878 RAW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 RAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 63,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 63,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,430 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 57,533 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 57,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 56,730 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 56,720 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,097 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 56,094 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,250 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 54,248 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 51,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,237 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,233 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,998 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 16 May 2012 46,997 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside rear brake binding slightly

wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2010 43,935 miles

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

tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2009 40,057 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,036 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,140 miles

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 34,140 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front hub damaged

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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H878 RAW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H878 RAW, 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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H878 RAW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 June 1991.

Is H878 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H878 RAW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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