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B19 CYA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,803 mi
Last recorded51,803 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 CYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,278 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 50,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 50,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,889 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 48,889 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 48,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 47,136 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 47,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested AS NOT WORKING (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested AS NOT WORKING (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BATTERY LOOSE

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 45,786 miles

ALT WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS MISSING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 13 May 2017 45,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

ALT WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS MISSING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,774 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 43,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,597 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 31 May 2012 42,230 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 42,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,708 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,453 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 37,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,387 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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B19 CYA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B19 CYA, 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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What year was B19 CYA registered?

B19 CYA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1991.

Is B19 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 CYA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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