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NIL 1750

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,981 mi
Last recorded108,981 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 1750
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 107,646 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 107,642 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded and jacking point corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 105,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/ joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,973 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,271 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f bumper end caps missing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,271 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f bumper end caps missing

Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 94,861 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 94,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f n/s/f door step frame work corroded

o/s/f sill covered

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,702 miles

all welding covered by substance

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 94,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,445 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Fail 14 Apr 2008 89,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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NIL 1750 is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NIL 1750, 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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NIL 1750 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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