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H868 RAW

1991 Talbot Express

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 RAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,498 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,278 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 83,358 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,521 miles

temporary exhaust mountings fitted

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,152 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,672 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,672 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,912 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and broken

Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,364 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,327 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 72,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,734 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,734 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,743 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 70,743 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 64,590 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 64,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 64,502 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 64,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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H868 RAW is a 1991 Talbot Express in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H868 RAW, 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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What year was H868 RAW registered?

H868 RAW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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