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H781 DDV

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,661 mi
Last recorded56,661 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 DDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,661 miles

Both front wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Valance behind front bumper corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Valance behind front bumper corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,607 miles

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

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

Valance under front bumper slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,482 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,967 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 54,578 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,578 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,833 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 52,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H781 DDV is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H781 DDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H781 DDV registered?

H781 DDV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H781 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H781 DDV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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