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H221 GNF

1991 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,249 mi
Last recorded164,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D102,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 GNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 164,249 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 162,592 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 162,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/65/16 the other tyres are 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 161,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 160,706 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 160,706 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative stain on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2020 160,693 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near front tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near front tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD EXCESSIVE POOR REPAIR WITH FOIL TAPE WHICH HAS BEEN EXCESSIVELY UNDER SEALED . FULL INSPECTION IS VERY DIFFICULT

Pass 26 Feb 2019 156,527 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2016 156,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,335 miles

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

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

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

both batteries insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2011 156,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

alternator wiring rubbing on offside driveshaft

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 86,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 155,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 155,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 154,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 150,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 150,836 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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H221 GNF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 102,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H221 GNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H221 GNF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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