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H31 DAG

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH31 DAG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake only just met requirements

steering feels notchy

Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

steering feels notchy

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 7,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber perished and back box cracked and corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to underside in several places

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to underside in several places

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,973 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE both front brake discs heavily pitting inner face

STRONGLY ADVISE both nearside front brake hoses ferrules heavily corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear gearbox mounting splitting

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE both front brake discs heavily pitting inner face

STRONGLY ADVISE both nearside front brake hoses ferrules heavily corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear gearbox mounting splitting

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,010 miles

off side front tyre cracking side wall borderline pass

Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front tyre cracking side wall borderline pass

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,779 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

o/s/f tyre poor cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,621 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,619 miles

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

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

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)

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

one o/s/f brake hose rusty

Pass 31 May 2007 46,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s o/s rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished

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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H31 DAG 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 61.9%.

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 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 H31 DAG, 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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H31 DAG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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