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H871 NOV

1991 Talbot Express

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 NOV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,220 miles

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,483 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,483 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,692 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

x2 front discs are poor

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,689 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

x2 front discs are poor

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,771 miles

Advised Battery tray corroding

Advised Offside front inner wing corroding.

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 81,174 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering column

Fail 2 May 2014 81,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering column

Rear exhaust rubber not supporting exhaust

Pass 10 May 2013 79,435 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 79,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2012 76,564 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 76,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2011 72,725 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,188 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 70,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 67,623 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 67,601 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 64,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 61,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 61,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 61,340 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 57,920 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,920 miles

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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H871 NOV is a 1991 Talbot Express in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 H871 NOV, 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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H871 NOV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 February 1991.

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