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H16 TJK

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 TJK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 72,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 72,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 70,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 70,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 19 Apr 2023 66,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 16 Jun 2022 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,270 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 65,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,018 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,011 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,709 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,632 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,630 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators / hazards (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 60,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,567 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,508 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 55,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 51,423 miles

Battery insecure

offside and nearside front outer drive shaft gaiters cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,580 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 45,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 43,649 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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H16 TJK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H16 TJK, 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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H16 TJK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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