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H655 EDV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 EDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,121 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,621 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,996 miles

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

Front body corroded near top shock mounts

Front movement in both seat bases

Front unable to check brake pads

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front a pillar corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

corrosion forming on suspension comopnents

damage to windscreen outside swept area

engine bay corroded

slight play in steering rack and arms

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,399 miles

Front slight movement in both seat bases

Front unable to check brake pads

Nearside Front both brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

corrosion forming in engine bay

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

damage to widescreen outside swept area

exhaust rusty

play in steering rack and arms

suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front slight movement in both seat bases

Front unable to check brake pads

Nearside Front both brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

corrosion forming in engine bay

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

damage to widescreen outside swept area

exhaust rusty

play in steering rack and arms

suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,448 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Front movement in seat bases

Front suspension components rusty

Front unable to check brake pads

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

corrosion forming in engine bay

exhaust system rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,448 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor, lever mountings (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Front movement in seat bases

Front suspension components rusty

Front unable to check brake pads

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

corrosion forming in engine bay

exhaust system rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ageing to various bushes

all front brake flexis cracking

battery trays in poor rusty condition

front discs rusty

rad leaking

rear valance rusty and in poor condition

rusting to various prescribed areas

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ageing to various bushes

all front brake flexis cracking

battery trays in poor rusty condition

front discs rusty

rad leaking

rear valance rusty and in poor condition

rusting to various prescribed areas

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to inner win gs / chassis legs and front end

Fail 31 Mar 2014 81,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to inner win gs / chassis legs and front end

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise from wheel bearings

slight play in wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,444 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 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)

battery insecure

habitation gas pipes very rusty

handbrake outer cables very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,220 miles

underbody rusty on offside and nearside front

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underbody rusty on offside and nearside front

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,674 miles

getting rusty under bonnet area and underbody

Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

getting rusty under bonnet area and underbody

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,487 miles

body patched in nunerous places with fibre glass

surfce rusting on offside front chassis

Fail 4 Mar 2009 74,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body patched in nunerous places with fibre glass

surfce rusting on offside front chassis

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,373 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,362 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 72,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wheel arch rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,681 miles

offside front wheel arch rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,162 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 71,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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H655 EDV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H655 EDV, 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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H655 EDV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1991.

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