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H577 BES

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH577 BES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 77,646 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because of exhaust no readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,423 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 58,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 53,054 miles

Exhaust rubbers perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,017 miles

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

Rear hose ferrule deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2018 48,000 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear hose ferrule deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 42,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,122 miles

Front stering as free play

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 39,122 miles

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

Front stering as free play

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,386 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,779 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion at nearside rear quarter outer panel

corrosion at offside front inner arch

Fail 11 Mar 2014 35,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion at nearside rear quarter outer panel

corrosion at offside front inner arch

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 12 Apr 2013 32,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,425 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,424 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 21,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,357 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear parking brake performance low.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear parking brake performance low.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,409 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,389 miles

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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H577 BES is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H577 BES, 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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H577 BES is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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