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H263 FFK

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 FFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,132 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wheel bearings have play

brake pipes corroded

exhaust hangers deteriorated one missing

leaf springs corroded

nsf tyre perished

osr tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamp tight but not holding exhaust together

nsf tyre cut and perished no cords showing

osf brake pipes corroded

osr wheel bearing noisy

timing belt cover loose with loose bolts close to belt

Fail 10 Jun 2015 126,750 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamp tight but not holding exhaust together

nsf tyre cut and perished no cords showing

osf brake pipes corroded

osr wheel bearing noisy

timing belt cover loose with loose bolts close to belt

Pass 30 May 2014 125,727 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 125,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 125,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 124,666 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 124,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,664 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 105,664 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 103,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil level on "MIN"

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion N/S/F CHASSIS ABOVE DRIVE SHAFT.

Starter operation unreliable.

Pass 8 May 2007 96,144 miles

both nearside tyres perished on sidewalls.

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling inner wing on full lock - not seen during test.

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating.

front suspension arms, tie bar bushes perishing.

nearside outer c.v boot damp - poss pinhole.

nearside steering rack worn.

offside rear suspension helper/airbag damp.

rear anti-roll bar link arms, bushes worn to limit.

rear exhaust system deteriorating.

slight rear brake imbalance - nearside greater than offside.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,003 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 86,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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H263 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H263 FFK, 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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H263 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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