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H26 CSN

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,637 mi
Last recorded64,637 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 CSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,854 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,699 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axle beam and rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 60,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axle beam and rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,147 miles

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,147 miles

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

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

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,570 miles

exhaust getting thin

Pass 24 May 2011 56,725 miles

o/s rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 18 May 2011 56,706 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 55,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,152 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,414 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 52,399 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,807 miles

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

exhaust mounts poor

rear brake slight bind

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2008 49,769 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounts poor

rear brake slight bind

rear tyres perished

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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H26 CSN is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 H26 CSN, 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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H26 CSN is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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