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H743 YRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,687 mi
Last recorded39,687 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 YRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 39,687 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease on boot/hub,cv boot slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker not working.

Fail 5 Apr 2022 38,447 miles

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

Offside Body component insecure front door step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Wire taped to plate makes 3 an 8! (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear side marker lights not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 37,331 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,973 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,727 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,012 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,441 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubber exhaust support very perished

Fail 7 Mar 2008 21,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rubber exhaust support very perished

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,519 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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H743 YRA 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 80%.

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 H743 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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What year was H743 YRA registered?

H743 YRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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