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H201 KLJ

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

112,939 mi
Last recorded112,939 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 KLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody Schultz

Underbody corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,326 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 112,312 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pipe Mountings Broken and insecure (corrosion) (1.2.1 (g))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 110,951 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 110,948 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,046 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 110,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,928 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rusting to o/s/f inner panel

slight binding to n/s/r wheel

some rusting to underside

Pass 10 May 2018 108,052 miles

exhaust protrudes body

exhaust rubbers broken but system secure

rusting to wing panels inner front by brake brackets

some rusting to underside

Fail 10 May 2018 108,052 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust protrudes body

exhaust rubbers broken but system secure

rusting to wing panels inner front by brake brackets

some rusting to underside

Pass 25 May 2017 107,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 107,500 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under bonnet & o/s sill area. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 106,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 106,440 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,307 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 103,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 103,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

chassis to bumper attachment area corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 99,204 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 99,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,795 miles

Both front inner and outer sills are corroded

Center exhaust rubbers have snapped rear exhaust rubber are perished

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Both front inner and outer sills are corroded

Center exhaust rubbers have snapped rear exhaust rubber are perished

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 98,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,300 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 97,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 94,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 94,206 miles

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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H201 KLJ is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 H201 KLJ, 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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H201 KLJ is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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