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H591 MHN

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH591 MHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 92,979 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam bender stickers both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 92,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam bender stickers both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 90,625 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 90,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 87,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Flitch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,858 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 87,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,026 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,011 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,590 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 84,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,772 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,281 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,154 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,107 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,574 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,956 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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H591 MHN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H591 MHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H591 MHN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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