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H970 EBU

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,585 mi
Last recorded56,585 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 EBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 56,585 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2025 56,357 miles

RUSTY EXHAUST

Fail 4 Apr 2025 56,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

RUSTY EXHAUST

Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,098 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 56,098 miles

Central Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,338 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 55,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,084 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

some suspension bushes worn in general

Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,846 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 54,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,829 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,991 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,845 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,914 miles

corrosion to assorted front brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,097 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,581 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear springs becoming flat

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,799 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 36,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,701 miles

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

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

battery insecure

nearside rear handbrake performance low but meeting legal requirement

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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H970 EBU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H970 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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H970 EBU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 February 1991.

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