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H721 CTP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,371 mi
Last recorded58,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH721 CTP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 58,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 57,370 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,370 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,351 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 54,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,317 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,317 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,350 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,350 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,183 miles

tail pipe rubber missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,183 miles

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

tail pipe rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,804 miles

nearside front wheelarch taped

offside parking brake effort low in comparison to nearside

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,452 miles

engine coolent leak

slight free movement in nearside front suspension strut, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

very slight free movement in nearside rear wheel bearing, not excessive enough to fail at tim of test.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,093 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine coolant leak (under bonnet)

engine oil leak (under bonnet)

slight free movement in nearside front susspension strut, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

very slight free movement in nearside rear wheel bearing, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,494 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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H721 CTP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H721 CTP, 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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H721 CTP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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