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H785 DDV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 DDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,766 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 58,765 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded close to excess in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 57,597 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded close to excess in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,347 miles

Advise brake discs corroded.

Advise brake pipes corroded.

Advise tyres cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,286 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear tyrewall starting to perish

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyrewall starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,175 miles

o/s & n/s rear outer tyre walls starting to split& perish

Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s rear outer tyre walls starting to split& perish

Pass 23 Apr 2015
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,484 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 53,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,104 miles

slight perishing to o/s front tyre

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,145 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,407 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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H785 DDV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 H785 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.

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H785 DDV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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