MOT Status
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79,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
wax oiled
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
wax oiled
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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H523 XTS is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 H523 XTS, 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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What year was H523 XTS registered?
H523 XTS is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1991.
Is H523 XTS safe to buy?
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