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H227 EOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,757 mi
Last recorded50,757 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 EOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 50,757 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Excuse rubber brackets perishing and 2 missing

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,524 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,797 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on both inner front weel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,004 miles

Offside Front Corrosion at bonnet hinge area

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 48,000 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Glass broken . also has product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Top lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All four support rubber O rings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Corrosion at bonnet hinge area and in an old steel box tank at rear

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber mounting perishing/cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring --first 2 leafs are not in the correct position .

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabaliser rubber bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust support rings perishing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has one leaf out of alignment

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,309 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both high level lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabaliser rubber bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust support rings perishing

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has one leaf out of alignment

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,943 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower radiator x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp fitted with beam bender

Nearside Front head lamp lense slight damage

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bush perished

moderate wear to lower gear box rubber mounting

moderate wear to lower steering column joint

Fail 6 Mar 2019 45,943 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected gear box mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower radiator x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front excessive corrosion to inner wing under bonnet[not perscribed area]

Nearside Front head lamp fitted with beam bender

Nearside Front head lamp lense slight damage

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bush perished

moderate wear to lower gear box rubber mounting

moderate wear to lower steering column joint

slight perishing to all exhaust rubber mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside head lamp lense has beam bender fitted

Nearside headlamp lense damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front slight outer step area corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

all x4 rubber exhaust mounts perished

moderate corrosion to front radiator support x-member

moderate corrosion to scuttle panel

moderate wear to centre steering column joint

Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside headlamp lense damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front slight outer step area corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

all x4 rubber exhaust mounts perished

moderate corrosion to front radiator support x-member

moderate corrosion to scuttle panel

moderate wear to centre steering column joint

Pass 12 May 2016 43,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on dimmly on dash

crack in n/s head lamp lense

service brake efficenticy only just met requirements

slight deterioration to n/s/r and o/s/r shocker bushes

Fail 12 May 2016 43,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on dimmly on dash

crack in n/s head lamp lense

service brake efficenticy only just met requirements

slight deterioration to n/s/r and o/s/r shocker bushes

Pass 13 May 2015 43,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

moderate corrosion to front and centre exhaust system

various corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch not yet through

Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,023 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive water leak from rear coolant pipe at the back of engine

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

moderate corrosion to front and centre exhaust system

moderate play offside front track rod end

various corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch not yet through

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,340 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

excessive corrosion to auxilery water tank n/s

moderate corrosion to centre box exhaust system

Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

excessive corrosion to auxilery water tank n/s

moderate corrosion to centre box exhaust system

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,059 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,923 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 38,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,862 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,862 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,274 miles

ferrule ends on all flex brake pipes crroded not excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,907 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 31,775 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H227 EOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H227 EOD, 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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H227 EOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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