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H835 HVM

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

158,996 mi
Last recorded158,996 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH835 HVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 158,996 miles

brake pipes rusted

near side front /off side front brake disc rusted

slight body corrotion

Fail 21 Oct 2008 158,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 158,827 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 414,881 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 158,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 158,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 157,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 157,400 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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H835 HVM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H835 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H835 HVM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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