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H895 GUE

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,288 mi
Last recorded97,288 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 GUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,288 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 77,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 75,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bin stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp got water in

Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working side lamp out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working head lamp out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working main beam out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side lamp out (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp got water in

Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside head lights have water ingress

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside and offside head lights have water ingress

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,518 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 68,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,896 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slighty insecure

nearside rear vehicle damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slighty insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,346 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,534 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,476 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 64,955 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,181 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under side of vehicle is very rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,181 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under side of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,042 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,331 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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H895 GUE is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 H895 GUE, 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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H895 GUE is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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