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H725 YRA

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 YRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 132,771 miles

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

Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 132,771 miles

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

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

Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 131,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2018 131,409 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2017 130,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower gear box mount worn

Nearside Front side wall perished

Nearside Rear side wall perised

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2017 130,995 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower gear box mount worn

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 129,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 24 May 2016 129,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 May 2015 128,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber hangers perrished

offside brake pad wear sensor wire touching wheel

Fail 19 May 2015 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber hangers perrished

offside brake pad wear sensor wire touching wheel

Pass 20 May 2014 127,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 123,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 121,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 119,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 117,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 117,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 115,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 115,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,367 miles

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 24 May 2006 109,594 miles

under side rusty in places

Pass 23 May 2005 104,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 104,456 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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H725 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H725 YRA, 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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H725 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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