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H85 WYC

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 WYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,771 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside front inner wheel arch rusted through, not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,660 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hoses cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,974 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 76,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,141 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 76,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,865 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 75,865 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed with in 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,673 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring nearside front mounting holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring, front mounting point holed by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring, rear shackle mounting holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring, rear shackle mounting holed by corrosion in 2 places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some holes caused by corrosion in both sills out side of prescribed areas

Fail 5 Dec 2018 74,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered in undershield

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,755 miles

exhaust manifold slight blow

underneath rusty painted with undershield

Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,739 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corroding and painted with undershield

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,698 miles

Offside washer jet blocked

Oil leak ()

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,547 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 71,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 70,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,514 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust System Rusty

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,774 miles

oil residue around fuel pump

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery loose in tray

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,623 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,430 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,424 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 56,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,778 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,534 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 54,533 miles

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

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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H85 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 H85 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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H85 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 April 1991.

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