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H470 ACH

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,689 mi
Last recorded123,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 ACH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,689 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 115,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear signs of tyre rubbing arch

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

Offside Rear signs of tyre rubbing arch

Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear signs of tyre rubbing arch

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

Offside Rear signs of tyre rubbing arch

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 11,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 112,346 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 110,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 110,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,309 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,309 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/r suspension lack of movement

Pass 14 Jul 2009 109,217 miles

offside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 14 Jul 2009 109,217 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 100,291 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H470 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H470 ACH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H470 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 25 May 1991.

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