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H849 GTT

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,241 mi
Last recorded110,241 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH849 GTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 110,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam possible wiring fault?? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (multiple areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (multiple areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Offside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Offside Outer sill /body holed (not prescribed area)

Offside Rear tyre getting perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get worn

Offside Rear tyre getting perished and worn on inner edge

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,194 miles

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

vehicles underbody getting weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 3 Mar 2017 108,187 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step(multiple areas) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (multiple areas) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (multiple) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (multiple areas) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (multiple) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting worn

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

exhaust rubbers perished

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas and in very poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,335 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,216 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,216 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,468 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 89,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,808 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,782 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 71,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,227 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,686 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,686 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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H849 GTT is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H849 GTT, 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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H849 GTT is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 June 1991.

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