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H860 DEA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH860 DEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,385 miles

Brake valve leaking rear load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,481 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,470 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts deteriorated x2. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,155 miles

Brake load sensing valve damp.

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join. (7.1.2)

Slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 62,850 miles

Braking system leaking Load sensing valve. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At link attachment end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At link attachment end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join. (7.1.2)

Slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,375 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 60,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,508 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,507 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,631 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 58,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H860 DEA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H860 DEA, 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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H860 DEA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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