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H229 EOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,961 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 87,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,654 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,254 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,254 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,764 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,272 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,124 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,718 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,718 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/side mirror cover breaking away

n/side seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,225 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 49,218 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

n/side mirror cover insecure

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 EOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H229 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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H229 EOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 April 1991.

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