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H939 VYD

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,580 mi
Last recorded67,580 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH939 VYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 67,580 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring Rusty

Offside Rear Leaf Spring Rusty

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,098 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,366 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 65,135 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner arch corroded not within 30cm of a mounting point

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 64,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer minor leak (cracking) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front silencer baffles loose internal (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner arch corroded not within 30cm of a mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rubber hangers starting to perish/crack

Pass 30 May 2019 64,083 miles

Exhaust Baffles Loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Gaiter Perished / Starting to Leak

Offside Front Outer Constant Velocity Gaiter Perished / Starting to Leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,231 miles

Exhaust baffles loose.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,021 miles

Centre exhaust silencer baffles loose.

Front number plate fading.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,824 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Fuel tank damp at bottom, no leak found at present.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,354 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 59,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,866 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

ofside drivers seat security poor

poor connection on offside headlamp

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 55,391 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 54,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,164 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 47,304 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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H939 VYD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H939 VYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H939 VYD registered?

H939 VYD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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