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H908 XTO

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

60,747 mi
Last recorded60,747 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 XTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,747 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 60,739 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,891 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 59,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,617 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 59,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,238 miles

Nearside Outer door handle loose

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 58,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer door handle loose

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,691 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Mar 2022 57,690 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

all exhaust rubbers perished

park brake light on

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,095 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all brake pipes have been greased

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Fail 23 Feb 2021 56,095 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

all brake pipes have been greased

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 55,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear footbrake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear mounting rubber deteriorating (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2018 54,049 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

coil spring broken both n/s rear coil helper springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear footbrake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear mounting rubber deteriorating (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Helper springs snapped

Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,028 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Helper springs snapped

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,184 miles

Nearside Rear helper springs broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear helper springs broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

Rear gearbox mount starting too crack/split.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,899 miles

front disc poor condition

front pads appear low

gearbox mount split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,899 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front disc poor condition

front pads appear low

gearbox mount split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2011 48,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,913 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,111 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 42,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,602 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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H908 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 H908 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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H908 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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