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H49 AJX

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 AJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,403 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 79,323 miles

leaf springs corroded-rear axle corroded-inner arches corroded-

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,061 miles

rear axle corroded-rear leaf springs corroded-oil leak-all tyres perished-both outer cv boots perished-n s f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,049 miles

all tyres perished-both front cv boots deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,149 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded-front and rear brake pipes corroded-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play-o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 67,131 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 65,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 19 May 2010 64,684 miles

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency could be improved

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust mountings cracking and repaired with cable ties

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,189 miles

Slight play in both sides front hubs.

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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H49 AJX is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H49 AJX, 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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What year was H49 AJX registered?

H49 AJX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H49 AJX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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