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H702 TAW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,282 mi
Last recorded13,282 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH702 TAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 13,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,033 miles

Engine mounting worn slightly

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

Front Slight Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter clip broken but gaiter still secure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 13,032 miles

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

Front Outline marker lamp missing Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Screw (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outline marker lamp missing Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting worn slightly

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter clip broken but gaiter still secure

Nearside Front Slight Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight corrosion underside

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 13,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear axle brakes on both sides binding slightly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,318 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front rear axle brake binding slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear axle brake binding slightly

front bumper badly corroded behind reg plate

Fail 30 Jun 2017 12,318 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front rear axle brake binding slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear axle brake binding slightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades deteriorated (8.2.2)

front bumper badly corroded behind reg plate

Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,662 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 11,662 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 11,043 miles

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

reversing light lens o/s/r missing

Fail 6 May 2014 11,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

headlight switch insecure on dash

reversing light lens o/s/r missing

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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H702 TAW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H702 TAW, 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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What year was H702 TAW registered?

H702 TAW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H702 TAW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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