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H218 WVH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,109 mi
Last recorded134,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 WVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 134,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 134,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 133,768 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 133,767 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 126,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,785 miles

Nearside Park brake has slightly low effort

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,166 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,060 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake pipes are coverd in underseal all and rears are greased

most exhaust rubbers are perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,055 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake pipes are coverd in underseal all and rears are greased

most exhaust rubbers are perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,601 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 104,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2010 103,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight corrosion to both front inner wings

Fail 2 Apr 2010 103,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 99,446 miles

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

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,849 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 93,862 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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H218 WVH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H218 WVH, 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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What year was H218 WVH registered?

H218 WVH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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