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H531 CCP

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 CCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19"sp (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19"sp (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,672 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,929 miles

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

exhaust mounts getting corroded

sump getting corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 98,929 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust mounts getting corroded

sump getting corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,041 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake spring broken

o/s/f tyre cracking and o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake spring broken

o/s/f tyre cracking and o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,923 miles

exhaust mounts getting worn

handbrake cable getting corroded

n/s/f lnner wing cetting corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

exhaust mounts getting worn

handbrake cable getting corroded

n/s/f lnner wing cetting corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 899,104 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,905 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,998 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 78,987 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,470 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 73,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front brake hose insecure

water pump drive belt split

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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H531 CCP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H531 CCP, 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 H531 CCP registered?

H531 CCP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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