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H47 CBE

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,752 mi
Last recorded27,752 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 CBE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,490 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 22,359 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 22,307 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres well perished, recommend replacement

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated and has slight play

Pass 1 May 2014 20,356 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 20,343 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,869 miles

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,869 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 14,066 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear upper position lamp deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

rear shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

tested in wet conditions

vehicle has been stood

Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,802 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 3,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 3,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 1,891 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 1,891 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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H47 CBE is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H47 CBE, 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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H47 CBE is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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