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H951 EFK

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,024 mi
Last recorded82,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH951 EFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 82,024 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 82,019 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 82,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 80,826 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,380 miles

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

age related corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 73,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,422 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside engine mounting corroded

nearside and offside front wheel wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

nearside and offside engine mounting corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,096 miles

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

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

nearside front ball joint bolt missing 1 of 4

Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside front ball joint bolt missing 1 of 4

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg 30cm of suspension arm fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,028 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,003 miles

Battery insecure Both batterys (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,303 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,040 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 39,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,711 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 38,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,139 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both inner sills corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,208 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both inner sills corroded

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H951 EFK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H951 EFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H951 EFK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 February 1991.

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