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H787 BEU

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,639 mi
Last recorded61,639 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH787 BEU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,639 miles

NSR TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has been repaired / welded

N/S/R Tyre cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,334 miles

2 exhuast rubber mounts heavly split.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

horn tone dim

nail located within n/s/r tyre tread.

slight play detected within both front top strut mounts.

slight play detected within both wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 45,738 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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H787 BEU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H787 BEU, 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 H787 BEU registered?

H787 BEU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 February 1991.

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