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H864 DAT

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH864 DAT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 85,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 84,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear upper side light inop

Fail 10 May 2016 84,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear upper side light inop

Pass 18 May 2015 83,101 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 82,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,194 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

horn poor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

some areas under vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

horn poor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

some areas under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,983 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 78,983 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 76,511 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 76,491 miles

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f chassie rail in front of wheel

Fail 29 Sep 2007 76,491 miles

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

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f chassie rail in front of wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,427 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 75,427 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

2x near side & 2x off side, side marker lights not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side outer door handle loose

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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H864 DAT is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H864 DAT, 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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H864 DAT is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 July 1991.

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The MOT history for H864 DAT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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