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DLZ 4680

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4680
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,345 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Inner Wings Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 83,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Rigger Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Inner Wings Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,093 miles

Bottom gearbox mount bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,777 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,688 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 86,845 miles

Offside Front sill soft

Fail 18 May 2016 86,845 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front sill soft

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion

slight imbalance from front brakes

slight judder from both rear brakes

Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion

slight imbalance from front brakes

slight judder from both rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,409 miles

both headlamp reflectors showing signs of corrosion

exhaust mount missing but not insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both headlamp reflectors rusted

exhaust rubber mounting missing but not insecure

n/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion

o/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,759 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both headlamp reflectors rusted

exhaust rubber mounting missing but not insecure

n/s/f inner wing showing signs of corrosion

o/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

o/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/f inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,144 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

o/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/f inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,149 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 84,149 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,401 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,609 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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DLZ 4680 is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DLZ 4680, 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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DLZ 4680 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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