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H386 YVO

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,872 mi
Last recorded47,872 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH386 YVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,872 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

vehicle underside has some general surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,683 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both sides wheel arches covered in under seal

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front head light insecure but not likely to fall out

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

age related surface rust to underside

Fail 15 Feb 2024 47,683 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides wheel arches covered in under seal

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front head light insecure but not likely to fall out

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

age related surface rust to underside

Pass 30 Jul 2022 47,394 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Front Front inner arch's heavily under sealed

Offside Front Wheel arch as surface rust

Oil filter casing rusty

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 30 Jul 2022 47,394 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Front Front inner arch's heavily under sealed

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

Offside Front Wheel arch as surface rust

Oil filter casing rusty

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 May 2021 46,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn corroded , additional body springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on leaf springs

corrosion on steering and braking components

corrosion on suspension components and mounts front and rear

Fail 16 Jun 2020 46,877 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn corroded , additional body springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on leaf springs

corrosion on steering and braking components

corrosion on suspension components and mounts front and rear

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,921 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

secondary coil spring on n/s rear leaf spring broken

Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

secondary coil spring on n/s rear leaf spring broken

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

hazard warning switch identification very poor (sun bleached)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 40,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H386 YVO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H386 YVO, 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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H386 YVO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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