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H884 OUH

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH884 OUH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish and split

Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 69,943 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 67,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,948 miles

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

Slight corrosion to under body

Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,948 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier under bonnet x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to under body

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,346 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam position does not illuminate lights (1.7.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 60,611 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 60,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 60,067 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 60,067 miles

Battery insecure Under spare wheel (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,588 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,010 miles

fan belt worn

surface corossion on floor, front cross member, chassis, suspension and some brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,592 miles

leaf spring brackets slightly rusty nort excessive

rubber supporting exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both headlights misted/damp

Fail 22 Jul 2011 55,835 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both headlights misted/damp

rear brake imbalance 36%

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,719 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 53,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,585 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,568 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,522 miles

both front inner wings corroded not excesive

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,014 miles

both inner front wings in a rusty condition

oil leak

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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H884 OUH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H884 OUH, 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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H884 OUH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 January 1991.

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