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H218 YMX

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,100 mi
Last recorded80,100 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 YMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 80,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,029 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 80,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 79,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust sistem ruber mountings deteriorated but still suported

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,819 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 68,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 62,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,777 miles

exhaust rubber hangers started to crack

various metal brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubber hangers started to crack

various metal brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 57,820 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 57,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,883 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 YMX is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H218 YMX, 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 YMX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1991.

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