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H533 HNM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,050 mi
Last recorded68,050 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH533 HNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 68,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,884 miles

condensation in near side headlamp slightly affecting beam pattern

several other areas of front inner and outer wheel arches rusting

Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,884 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

condensation in near side headlamp slightly affecting beam pattern

several other areas of front inner and outer wheel arches rusting

Pass 13 May 2010 65,254 miles

Inner rack joints have slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front chassis leg starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to check top ferrules as they are coverd

Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,252 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust rubbers starting to perish.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front chassis leg starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Unable to check top ferrules as they are covered

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,709 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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H533 HNM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H533 HNM, 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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H533 HNM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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