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H8 OOS

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 OOS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,597 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle been undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2025 77,597 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle been undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,067 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear - under vehicle ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 75,066 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear - under vehicle ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,820 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 73,820 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,207 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,617 miles

all exhaust mount rubbers perrished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,473 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel tank wet no leak found

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 72,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel tank wet no leak found

engine oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,806 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 12 May 2005 68,097 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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H8 OOS is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H8 OOS, 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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H8 OOS is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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