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H136 YRR

1991 Talbot Express

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 YRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,137 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 97,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 97,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on maim beam hen it should be dipped (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 97,824 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,580 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,909 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 93,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 92,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre is slightly wearing on the outside edge

offside front wheel arch and under-side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 92,819 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre is slightly wearing on the outside edge

offside front wheel arch and under-side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 91,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

chassis and underside corroded

corrosion to o/s/f floor outside of perscribe area

exhaust blow

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded outside perscribed area

o/s/f wheel arch corroded outside of perscribed area

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

various weld repairs carried out on sills

Fail 28 May 2015 91,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

chassis and underside corroded

corrosion to o/s/f floor outside of perscribe area

exhaust blow

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded outside perscribed area

o/s/f wheel arch corroded outside of perscribed area

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

various weld repairs carried out on sills

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f c.v boot sign of grease no leaks detected

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded outside perscribed area

n/s/f outter sill slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,469 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f c.v boot sign of grease no leaks detected

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded outside perscribed area

n/s/f outter sill slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f chassis to sill corroded outside of perscribed area

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f chassis to sill corroded outside of perscribed area

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,263 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,261 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,055 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,050 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,005 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,784 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 68,783 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,987 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,987 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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H136 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 H136 YRR, 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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H136 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1991.

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