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H289 FBP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,376 mi
Last recorded62,376 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 FBP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 62,376 miles

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

underside corroded

underside has various repairs that have been undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2024 62,348 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking*/perishing

indicator dash warning inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,719 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 10 Sep 2022 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,895 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 52,001 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 51,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,542 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,542 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,847 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 40,775 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,341 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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H289 FBP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H289 FBP, 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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H289 FBP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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