MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,394 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear leaf springs weak
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened [cut ] (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear leaf springs weak
rear springs worn
1 out of 2 center exhaust mountings broken but still secure
Front and rear brake inbalance
Front brake pipes corroded
General corrosion
N/S front brake hose damaged
N/S rear tyre cracking on side wall
Rear brake pipes corroded
Slight exhaust blow at manifold area
Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r tyre cracking / exhaust mounts breaking / both front inner wings rusty
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r tyre cracking / exhaust mounts breaking / both front inner wings rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusty
nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulder
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front tyres scuffed and perished
exhaust mounts missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front tyres scuffed and perished
exhaust mounts missing
exhaust rubbers starting perishing
Both front beam patterns poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Water tank rusted through
Both front beam patterns poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Water tank rusted through
corosion in inner wing to chasis n/side front.
exhaust mounts perrishing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corosion in inner wing to chasis n/side front.
exhaust mounts perrishing.
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)
Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H308 DTY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 H308 DTY, 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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H308 DTY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1991.
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