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H963 EBU

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH963 EBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 80,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust boxes are very rusty, front box is split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 80,497 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyre condition is too bad to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre tread is excessively split apart (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust boxes are very rusty, front box is split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber part of blade is missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber part of blade is missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Unable to visually inspect breaks

Pass 11 May 2018 79,484 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings very poor condition exhaust system very rusty & weak (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all cables very poor condition (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 78,763 miles

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

additional rear lights faulty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,748 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND RUBBERS PERISHED

MOVEMENT IN HAND BRAKE LEVER

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

EXHAUST CORRODED AND RUBBERS PERISHED

MOVEMENT IN HAND BRAKE LEVER

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,995 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust mountings perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,992 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chassis corroded

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,912 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,241 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 62,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,595 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H963 EBU is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H963 EBU, 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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H963 EBU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 February 1991.

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