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H742 GRO

1991 Talbot Express

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,357 mi
Last recorded94,357 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 GRO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 94,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner walls perishing no visable cords

Pass 5 May 2015 94,357 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner walls perishing no visable cords

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,666 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

bonnet safety catch ineffective

coolent level below minimum

passanger seat removed

strong smell of gas coming from vehicle

wipers operate slowly

Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

bonnet safety catch ineffective

coolent level below minimum

passanger seat removed

strong smell of gas coming from vehicle

wipers operate slowly

Pass 9 May 2011 82,169 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 81,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency meets minimum requirements

Pass 4 May 2010 75,236 miles

Front and rear brake pipe unions corroding

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

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,638 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,534 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,482 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

ADV FRONT BRAKE PIPES O/S CORRODING †ADV O/S FRONT TYRE WARING ON EDGES †ADV PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS †ADV LIFT IN LOWER BALL JOINTS †

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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H742 GRO is a 1991 Talbot Express in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H742 GRO, 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 H742 GRO registered?

H742 GRO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1991.

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