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H306 YTU

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,113 mi
Last recorded61,113 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH306 YTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,113 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 61,094 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner flange (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,989 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported several rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,800 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,084 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,327 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,327 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,056 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 57,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,962 miles

nearside front and offside front innerwing corners coroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside front innerwing corners coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,379 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

front brake discs rusted

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2010 53,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,385 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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H306 YTU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H306 YTU, 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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H306 YTU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 February 1991.

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