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VIL 7490

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 7490
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,923 miles

Nearside headlamp misted/ full of water

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake ferrules corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2026 102,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake ferrules corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,009 miles

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

Nearside headlamp poor pattern

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2025 101,532 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 100,600 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 100,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,456 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,445 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,348 miles

parking brake cables corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 97,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,529 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake hoses perished

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2021 96,529 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs pitted

front brake hoses perished

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,745 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

brake hoses perished

front brake discs scored/ pitted

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

rear suspension components corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

various marker lights damaged/ missing or inoperative

Fail 28 Oct 2019 94,745 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke, (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake ferrules slightly corroded

brake hoses perished

front brake discs scored/ pitted

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

rear suspension components corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

various marker lights damaged/ missing or inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,009 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

reversing lights inoperative

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing spring mounting plate bolt broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,124 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,635 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rubbers splitting

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2015 81,291 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 26 May 2015 81,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber starting to perish

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber starting to perish

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013
Fail 13 May 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2012

insecure Batterys in cab

battery insecure

Fail 16 May 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 75,405 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 75,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

corrosion to discs

Pass 7 May 2010 75,331 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see condition of front brake pads

wear in front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2010 75,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see condition of front brake pads

wear in front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,149 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,725 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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VIL 7490 is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 VIL 7490, 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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VIL 7490 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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