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H20 DCP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,772 mi
Last recorded137,772 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 DCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,772 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear spring hangers corroded not holed or excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 133,012 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 129,572 miles

Nearside Front bumper end cap missing

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

n/s o/s front wheel arches corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2018 129,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s and o/s front wheel arches corrosion

n/s/f bumper end cap missing temporary repaired

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,974 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper corner missing temp repair

Offside Front jacking point corrosion

front wheel arches corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2017 123,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corner missing temp repair

Offside Front jacking point corrosion

front wheel arches corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,661 miles

n/s/f bumper end cap missing /temp repair

slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,678 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches corroded and n/s/f bumper end cap missing and has a temporary repair.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches corroded and n/s/f bumper end cap missing and has a temporary repair.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,891 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded, n/s/f bumper end cap missing, o/s/r tyre perished and worn and exhaust hangers perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,963 miles

both front driveshaft inner joints have wear

front wheel arches signs of corrosion

n/s/f bumper end cap missing/taped up

rear tyres walls perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,969 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 109,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Battery insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,496 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,496 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 102,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 102,389 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,013 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 99,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,778 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 90,778 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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H20 DCP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H20 DCP, 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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H20 DCP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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