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H138 KFL

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,530 mi
Last recorded63,530 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 KFL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 63,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 63,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ...x2... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 62,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,887 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2022 61,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 61,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 60,528 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 60,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,796 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 56,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,638 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 55,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 53,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,720 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,635 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,618 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 41,611 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H138 KFL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H138 KFL, 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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H138 KFL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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