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H604 GFD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH604 GFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension bushes slightly perished

front tyres perished but not exposing cord

under body has corrosion various areas

Fail 10 Aug 2018 49,473 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all lamps affected by the use of other lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f near front crossmember 30 cm from suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all top side and rear position lamps lenses slightly deterorated slightly reducing light emmited

front suspension bushes slightly perished

front tyres perished but not exposing cord

under body has corrosion various areas

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 49,204 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,000 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,743 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,743 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,034 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 46,322 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,169 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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H604 GFD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H604 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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H604 GFD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 July 1991.

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