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H499 HOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH499 HOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,305 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,426 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 74,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 70,236 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing fumes getting into cab (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion door step to inner sill holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox damp ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,675 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,100 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,114 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear upper marker light out

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear upper marker light out

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,395 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,109 miles

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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H499 HOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H499 HOD, 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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H499 HOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1991.

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