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H256 GKF

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,759 mi
Last recorded67,759 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 GKF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,759 miles

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

Lower gearbox mount rubber slightly perishing

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 61,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 61,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,289 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,289 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,269 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 61,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 61,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,220 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 61,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 61,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 61,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 61,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,136 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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H256 GKF is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H256 GKF, 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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What year was H256 GKF registered?

H256 GKF is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H256 GKF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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