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H987 ASP

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 ASP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and has small pinholes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pedal operation spongy

handbrake nearing end of working travel

rear suspension sagging

underside of vehicle, brake/fuel system and suspension components coated with paint/underseal

Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked , (DOT code 2013 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine gearbox oil leak

handbrake nearing end of working travel

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded / coated with underseal/paint

Fail 9 May 2024 85,366 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside and heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front brake flexi hoses not secured properly

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

hand brake lever hits drivers seat

Pass 18 May 2023 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 5 May 2023 85,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,344 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front A pillar slight corrosion

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of underbody front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parts of underbody and inner wheel arches heavily repaired by welding

slight corrosion at both rear spring mounts

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 31 May 2018 81,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower front inner wheel arches/inner wings corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 81,368 miles

Battery insecure under seat (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

nearside front upper and lower inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split

Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,795 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at lower offside front (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split

Pass 5 May 2016 78,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

both front lower inner wheel arches corroded

front brake pipes and flexi ferrules heavily greased

welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling steering rack gaiter (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/step (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

both front lower inner wheel arches corroded

front brake pipes and flexi ferrules heavily greased

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,575 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,225 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 24 May 2012 73,225 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,441 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,262 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,690 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,606 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,606 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 59,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 59,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H987 ASP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 H987 ASP, 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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H987 ASP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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