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H91 WYC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

51,525 mi
Last recorded51,525 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 WYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Chassis corrosion out of prescribed areas - both sides

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sill corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2019 51,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Intermittent (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Chassis corrosion out of prescribed areas - both sides

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sill corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,511 miles

Corrosion offside front

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front steering knuckle has slight play

Offside rear bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion offside front

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front steering knuckle has slight play

Offside rear bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,223 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 51,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,939 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake disc pitted

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,647 miles

boots split on track rods

front brake disc corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2011 50,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

boots split on track rods

front brake disc corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,075 miles

front brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 50,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 50,061 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads worn

trasck rod boots split

Fail 13 May 2010 50,047 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads worn

trasck rod boots split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 48,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,513 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear hose ferrule corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,080 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 46,079 miles

Brake pump drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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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H91 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H91 WYC, 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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H91 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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