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H218 VSA

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,851 mi
Last recorded77,851 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 VSA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 77,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2010 77,851 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 77,633 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,169 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,164 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 71,944 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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H218 VSA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H218 VSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H218 VSA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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