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H903 XTO

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,740 mi
Last recorded44,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH903 XTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,740 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 44,740 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 42,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022
Fail 6 Jul 2022

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK SO EXHAUST EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED

Pass 9 Apr 2021 35,161 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 35,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned and also brake light when the indicator is on (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 31,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,645 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 27,621 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,533 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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H903 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H903 XTO, 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 H903 XTO registered?

H903 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1991.

Is H903 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H903 XTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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