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H908 GUE

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 GUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,263 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on both front inner arches at front of arch and at rears near jacking points

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,998 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 89,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 86,178 miles

Front And Central Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front And Central Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,459 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,942 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,425 miles

Exhaust Deterating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever has high travel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 72,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,065 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,365 miles

hand brake travel high

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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H908 GUE is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H908 GUE, 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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H908 GUE is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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