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H427 YNN

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,618 mi
Last recorded90,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 YNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,994 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 61,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,373 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 53,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,806 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,918 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,453 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,433 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes. Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,645 miles

fault with drivers door top hindge

front discs rusying on outer edge

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

slight engine and gear box leaks

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare wheel insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,546 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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H427 YNN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H427 YNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H427 YNN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 6 March 1991.

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