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H588 GBM

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,844 mi
Last recorded47,844 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 GBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,844 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ROUND WINDSREEN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,165 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 45,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 45,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 45,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 44,052 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 44,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,837 miles

osf tyre cracks on side wall

osr tyre cracks on side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,668 miles

front off side and both rear tyres have sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,834 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,046 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,844 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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H588 GBM is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H588 GBM, 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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H588 GBM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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