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H281 GFJ

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 GFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,923 miles

Nearside park brake effort

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,641 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,007 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,573 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 72,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounts

Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 66,291 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,641 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust rubbers split slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,640 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear exhaust rubbers split slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,007 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2010 65,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 62,625 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,175 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 60,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,789 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 56,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,077 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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H281 GFJ is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H281 GFJ, 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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H281 GFJ is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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