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H211 FBH

1991 Talbot Express

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 FBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 116,976 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 116,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2008 116,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 116,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 113,187 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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H211 FBH is a 1991 Talbot Express in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H211 FBH, 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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H211 FBH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H211 FBH safe to buy?

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