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H746 BMY

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,846 mi
Last recorded65,846 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH746 BMY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 65,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,808 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 63,807 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,757 miles

Front both outer walls on tyres cracking

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

Rear unable to test wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2018 58,753 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both outer walls on tyres cracking

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

Rear unable to test wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,159 miles

both n/s and o/s front tyres side wall deterioated

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,542 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 56,098 miles

near side front tyre is starting to crack on side wall

Fail 2 May 2014 56,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front tyre is starting to crack on side wall

Pass 1 May 2013 55,561 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 55,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 54,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,070 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,180 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,177 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,886 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 46,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,791 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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H746 BMY 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 H746 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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H746 BMY is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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