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H215 YNU

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 YNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 80,178 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,392 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubbers Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable To Remove For Inspection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator Belt Broken

Battery Light On Dash

Hazard Light Switch Temperamental

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Repair Covered In Sealant

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Bump Stop Air Bags Perished

Rear Upper Marker Lights Not Working

Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f and o/s/r and all >10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough And stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, steering and suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 78,909 miles

Exhaust system insecure X3 mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 75% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f and o/s/r and all >10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough And stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, steering and suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,721 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished but system not insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,203 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 76,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,309 miles

Offside Front drive shaft gaiter pin hole

oil l;eak engine area

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,125 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013
Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,170 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,155 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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H215 YNU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H215 YNU, 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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H215 YNU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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