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H233 CHW

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 CHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 88,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 88,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 87,355 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,354 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,354 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all rear spring eye bushes perished (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,244 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

headlights damp inside.

n/s seatbelt catch cover missing

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed slightly outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

headlights damp inside.

n/s seatbelt catch cover missing

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed slightly outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,717 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 81,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 81,242 miles

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

water pump leaking

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

water pump leaking

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,695 miles

both front discs slighty corroded

both front pads getting low

engine and gearbox slighty damp

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear air suspension units require attention soon

Fail 21 Jul 2010 79,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs slighty corroded

both front pads getting low

engine and gearbox slighty damp

rear air suspension units require attention soon

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,829 miles

slight seapage of fuel around engine

Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,822 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

slight seapage of fuel around engine

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 75,076 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both head lamp aims on limit

handbrake lever requires attention shortly

Fail 3 Nov 2006 75,063 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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H233 CHW is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H233 CHW, 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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H233 CHW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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