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H602 GFD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

93,148 mi
Last recorded93,148 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH602 GFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,148 miles

brake pipes and chassie covered in underseal

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,687 miles

All corrosion repairs coated preventing full inspection

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

Underside of vehicle including brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,686 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A-pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle including brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,040 miles

Body slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Underbody heavily coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 28 May 2020 90,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,480 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,281 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,436 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to crack

o/s and n/s front jacking point/chassis point holed and corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,816 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front bumper mounting bracket is showing signs of corrosion

n/s inner cv boot insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2011 84,816 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front bumper mounting bracket is showing signs of corrosion

n/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,778 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 82,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,641 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,633 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,125 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,125 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,716 miles

n/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,933 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 75,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,430 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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H602 GFD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 H602 GFD, 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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H602 GFD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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