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H934 VYD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,895 mi
Last recorded153,895 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH934 VYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 153,895 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 151,762 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriated

front brake discs pitted

n/s and o/s inner arch's corroded

o/s bumper corner insecure

o/s inner sill corroded front to rear

Fail 11 Oct 2010 151,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriated

front brake discs pitted

n/s and o/s inner arch's corroded

o/s bumper corner insecure

o/s inner sill corroded front to rear

Pass 31 Jul 2009 149,846 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 149,772 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 149,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 147,600 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 147,600 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear springs starting to bow

corrosion starting on o/side sill, and n/side rear quarter panel valance

n/side front upper sidelight out

Pass 6 Jun 2006 139,964 miles

both c/v gaiters starting to perish

exhaust system starting to corrode

front pads appear to be getting down,and o/side warning light wire detached

heavy corrosion on both front lower inner wing panels adj/to tie bar mountings ,recommend repair to maintain strength

slight freeplay and noise from n/side rear hub bearings

slight freeplay in both front hubs

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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H934 VYD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H934 VYD, 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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H934 VYD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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