MOT Status
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Nearside Park brake has slightly low effort
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust mounting rubbers cracking
exhaust mounting rubbers cracking
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both front wheel arches slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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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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H218 WVH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 May 1991.
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