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H84 WYC

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,160 mi
Last recorded74,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH84 WYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floorpan and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear tailpipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Outer sills corroded front to rear

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body not within prescribed areas or not excessive

Fail 15 Apr 2017 74,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Outer sills corroded front to rear

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body not within prescribed areas or not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,490 miles

both front inner arches have some corrotion

Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front inner arches have some corrotion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,870 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 71,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,221 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,449 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,093 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 68,086 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

co close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2008 67,346 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 66,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 63,873 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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H84 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H84 WYC, 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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H84 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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