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H801 GEC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 GEC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 97,398 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 97,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 96,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 90,246 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 90,178 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 85,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements camera fitted between letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 May 2018 81,873 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 81,873 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 78,220 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 78,220 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 77,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2015 77,503 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STASRTE TO CORROD

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,456 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

both front brakes are fluctuating

exhaust support hangers are perished

o/s/r tyre is heavily perished

Fail 5 Apr 2014 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs are corroded

both front brakes are fluctuating

exhaust support hangers are perished

o/s/r tyre is heavily perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,060 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

head lights deteriorated

horn on bonnet !

n/s/f tyre inner side wall is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

wiper size

Fail 30 Mar 2013 77,043 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs are corroded

head lights deteriorated

horn on bonnet !

n/s/f tyre inner side wall is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

wiper size

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bat loose

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,053 miles

n/s/f brake pipes x3 above steering rack corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber burst

Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake pipes x3 above steering rack corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber burst

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2010 73,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s and o/s/f door steps insecure

front lower bumper brackets sticking out

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,329 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,269 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor split

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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H801 GEC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H801 GEC, 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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H801 GEC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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