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H742 BMY

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 BMY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,902 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,197 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,644 miles

Rear springs deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 79,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,327 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 75,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,124 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,366 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2009 69,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 69,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 67,587 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 67,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front inner arches corroding

fuel pipe to filter housing chaffing

nearside head light reflectors discoloured

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,541 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front inner wheel arches rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,897 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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H742 BMY is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H742 BMY, 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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H742 BMY is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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