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H456 YNN

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,718 mi
Last recorded117,718 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 YNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 117,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 117,575 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both sides shock absorbers slightly rusty

Fail 23 May 2023 117,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both sides shock absorbers slightly rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,377 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 117,377 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 116,656 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 116,656 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2017 115,998 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 115,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 115,563 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 115,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 113,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,531 miles

Both front discs corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear gearbox mounting bush starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both front discs corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear gearbox mounting bush starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,912 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers are perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,544 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 103,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 101,848 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

water leak from bottom radiator hose

Pass 21 Feb 2008 100,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 100,358 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,997 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 97,997 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 96,010 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 96,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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H456 YNN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H456 YNN, 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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H456 YNN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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