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H229 DCK

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,545 mi
Last recorded44,545 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 DCK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,920 miles

oil leak-exhaust mountings perished-under vehicle/inner arches covered by substance-both front outer cv boots perished-

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 39,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,851 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 33,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,671 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,502 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective

hand brake insecure

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2009 25,499 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective

hand brake insecure

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,389 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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H229 DCK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H229 DCK, 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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H229 DCK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 May 1991.

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