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H212 NCC

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 NCC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 85,544 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 80,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,917 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle underside has corrosion on suspension and brake components and chasis

Fail 13 Nov 2010 77,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle underside has corrosion on suspension and brake components and chasis

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 76,020 miles

Centre Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,262 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 74,262 miles

Centre Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,235 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT AIM HIGH BORDERLINE

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT +REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,625 miles

corrosion all under vehicle

corrosion to near side front brake pipe were new pipes are joint borderline

near side rear valance holed and corroded borderline

off side head lamp aim high borderline

oil leak

play in both front and rear wheel bearings

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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H212 NCC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H212 NCC, 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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H212 NCC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 June 1991.

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