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H62 CME

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 CME
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,318 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,859 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 114,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 114,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 114,367 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,355 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 112,139 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 109,176 miles

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some corrosion forming underside and structure and repairs on and near prescribed areas

Pass 19 May 2014 104,096 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some cracking tyres

underside corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Fail 15 May 2014 104,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some cracking tyres

underside corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,973 miles

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

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

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2012 91,743 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on underside and components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,207 miles

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

drivers seat poor security

handbrake pivots worn

pedal box pivots worn

rear springs deflecting wrong way

slight uneven rise and fall rear brakes

Fail 7 Apr 2011 85,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat poor security

handbrake pivots worn

nearside rear wheel bearing very noisey

pedal box pivots worn

rear springs deflecting wrong way

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,666 miles

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

engine oily

underside rusting

Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,666 miles

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

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

engine oily

underside rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,653 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO O/SFRONT LOWER HOSE POOR CONDITION AND FRONT TO REAR

BRAKE PIPES TO N/S/FRONT HOSE POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,653 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

BRAKE PIPES TO N/S/FRONT HOSE POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,507 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,255 miles

BRAKE PIPES 2 BOTH FRONT HOSES RUSTY

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 26 Jun 2006 66,423 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H62 CME is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H62 CME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H62 CME is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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