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H284 HVC

1991 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

104,771 mi
Last recorded104,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 HVC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier temporarily secured with a strap (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

engine oil level low

excessive corrosion in nearside front and offside front inner wings visible from under bonnet but not in a prescribed area

spare wheel missing

steering lock not working

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers very slow not effective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier temporarily secured with a strap (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

engine oil level low

excessive corrosion in nearside front and offside front inner wings visible from under bonnet but not in a prescribed area

spare wheel missing

steering lock not working

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 11 Mar 2024 104,585 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Forward wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear Wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Forward wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body mounting points along vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Rear Wheel (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body mounting points along vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 103,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 103,733 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 102,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear Axle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

body of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,885 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded in multiple places

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

body of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,884 miles

offside front step and general rear floor area are in a poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2018 99,884 miles

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

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

offside front step and general rear floor area are in a poor condition

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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H284 HVC is a 1991 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H284 HVC, 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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H284 HVC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 February 1991.

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