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H255 FFK

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 FFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 114,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 105,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working top marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired vacuum pump insecure (advised the owner) (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,956 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,956 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 98,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,534 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,375 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,044 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,332 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,918 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,580 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside front headlight glass cracked

offside rear upper marker light inop

Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,579 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside front headlight glass cracked

offside rear upper marker light inop

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,919 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 73,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 73,281 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,908 miles

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

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)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H255 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H255 FFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H255 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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