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MAZ 6453

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6453
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 83,549 miles

numerous suspension brackets and other items rusting

possible slight fuel leak !!

Fail 12 Jan 2026 83,549 miles

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

numerous suspension brackets and other items rusting

possible slight fuel leak !!

Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,508 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side sill panel rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,022 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

play in near side track rod end

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,566 miles

front brakes out of balance

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged other hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 66,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

advise centre exhaust mounting missing

advise horn weak

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2017 58,826 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking injector cap (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

advise centre exhaust mounting missing

advise horn weak

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2016 55,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,219 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,211 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,096 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,093 miles

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

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

Battery insecure.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,108 miles

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,920 miles

Front brake discs slightly oval.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,704 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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MAZ 6453 is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MAZ 6453, 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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MAZ 6453 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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