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H861 XVJ

1991 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,491 mi
Last recorded89,491 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D102,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 XVJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,491 miles

corrosion nearside inner sill (double skined panel)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2006 89,326 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrosion n/s inner sill (double skined panel)

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight rear brake imbalance

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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H861 XVJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 102,061 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H861 XVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H861 XVJ registered?

H861 XVJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 20 April 1991.

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