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H291 JUR

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,915 mi
Last recorded174,915 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 JUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 168,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 1st section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 168,539 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 1st section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 159,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , first section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 146,971 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded/ cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 146,971 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded/ cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,453 miles

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,235 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,106 miles

headlamp intensity low

n/s rear tyre edge worn

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noiy

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,537 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,651 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 60,473 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 60,473 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 56,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear footbrake efficincy slightly low

Fail 31 May 2007 56,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear footbrake efficincy slightly low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,843 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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H291 JUR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H291 JUR, 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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H291 JUR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 June 1991.

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