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H726 CTP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 CTP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 114,165 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 114,148 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,501 miles

rear bumper badly corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,501 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear bumper badly corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,501 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 112,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,510 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 110,720 miles

nsr no plate light lense poor condition

slight lift in steering

slight play in steering

small chip in screen

tow bar ball removed

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,750 miles

Oil leak

all of tow bar brackets corroding

damage to front screen

slight imbalence to rear brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2010

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2009 107,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 104,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 103,489 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 101,610 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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H726 CTP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H726 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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H726 CTP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H726 CTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H726 CTP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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