Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles, the 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.7%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Talbot Express 1500 D (1991)

279 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.7% first-time pass rate

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

CarHunch analysed 279 real MOT records for the 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 279 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

65.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.79

Over 2.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

82k

Middle half: 62k–106k

For context

These stats describe 279 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	277	65.7%	0.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,816 Talbot Express 1500 D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 80.2%

2,259

Blue 7.5%

212

Red 5.1%

143

Beige 3.5%

Green 1.1%

Yellow 1.1%

Cream 0.4%

Silver 0.4%

Grey 0.3%

Brown 0.2%

Black 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

82,410

typical

62,194

low mileage

106,078

high mileage

Half of all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D vehicles fall between 62,194 and 106,078 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 62,194 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 62,194–106,078 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1991 Talbot Express 1500 Ds sit.

⚠ Over 143,205 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D — Still on the Road

Most 1991 Talbot Express 1500 Ds are still being driven.

Strong survival — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.79

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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