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H791 DVS

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,954 mi
Last recorded50,954 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH791 DVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 49,453 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 49,241 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear axle front suspension mounting (inner arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting most rear suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,272 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 47,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,776 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 38,776 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,524 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,105 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

wheel arches slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,315 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 32,258 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 5 May 2006 30,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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H791 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H791 DVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H791 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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