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H661 YRB

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH661 YRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 97,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 97,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

offside parking brake not working as good as nearside

Pass 19 May 2020 97,276 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 95,456 miles

advise exhaust mounts

advise n/s inner wing

Pass 17 May 2018 94,735 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 94,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 93,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,268 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 90,084 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 88,797 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 88,806 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 87,050 miles

all brake pipes greased when presented

Pass 1 May 2012 86,221 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,666 miles

N/S/F sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,389 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,557 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 77,029 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,029 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 74,101 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 70,353 miles

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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H661 YRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H661 YRB, 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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H661 YRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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