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H28 ODC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,586 mi
Last recorded110,586 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 ODC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f out rigger weak

o/s/f bumper not secure

o/s/f outer wing corroded

o/sf and n/s/f inner wings corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,201 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside head light full of water

offside front outer wing corroded

offside inner wing corroded just outside of perscribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,332 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front inner wings corroded not within percribed area

both handbrake cable outer casings perrished advise replacement

front bumper loose

Pass 12 Sep 2012 107,356 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded not within perscribed area

front bumper loose

Fail 20 Jul 2011 107,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS DETERATING

BOTH REAR SHOCKER MOUNTS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

OFFDSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FRAYING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE CORRODED ALONG AXLE

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NERASIDE FONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,366 miles

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

exhaust mounts poor

handbrake cable outers corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,530 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 104,524 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,741 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pasanger front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,204 miles

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

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

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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H28 ODC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H28 ODC, 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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H28 ODC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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