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H949 XCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,135 mi
Last recorded162,135 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 XCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 162,135 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective & all exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to n,s,f inner wheel arch area - currently outside prescribed areas

Corrosion to o,s,f inner wheel arch area - currently outside prescribed areas

Corrosion to rear brake backing plates

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (Tyres manufactured 2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion to underside & vehicle structure

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 162,131 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated 1 split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch not currently excessive

Corrosion to underside and rear suspension

Tow bar corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 162,131 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated 1 split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to n/s/f inner arch area not currently excessive

Corrosion to underside and rear suspension

Tow bar corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F top marker light inop

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 162,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F top marker light inop

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 161,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 161,755 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fuel tank area (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2020 161,292 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 161,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 160,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 159,054 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 159,054 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 158,192 miles

condition of offside wiper blade

Fail 24 Jul 2017 158,192 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

condition of offside wiper blade

Pass 26 Jul 2016 157,126 miles

Corrosion to O/S chassis leg (not considered excessive)

Corrosion to vehicle underside

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

Headlight mask fitted to O/S headlight

O/S/F wiper rubber split on end

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 157,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubbers missing or split (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Most Rear (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Corrosion to O/S chassis leg (not considered excessive)

Corrosion to vehicle underside

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

Headlight mask fitted to O/S headlight

O/S/F wiper rubber split on end

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 155,617 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 155,617 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 153,577 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 153,577 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 150,753 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator light on dash stays on when in dicators not in use

nearside front outer wheel arch holed

nearside rear marker light inop

offside front outer sill plate not fully welded, not within prescribed areas

rear position lights slightly affected by indicators

some corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

some deterioration to both front suspension arms rubber bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2013 150,753 miles

Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator light on dash stays on when in dicators not in use

nearside front outer wheel arch holed

nearside rear marker light inop

offside front outer sill plate not fully welded, not within prescribed areas

some corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

some deterioration to both front suspension arms rubber bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2012 149,050 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front outer wheel arch, holed

offside front outer sill plate not fully welded, not within prescribed areas

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

some corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

some deterioration to front suspension arms front bushes

some deterioration to offside front headlamp beam pattern

Fail 20 Jul 2012 149,050 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front outer wheel arch, holed

offside front outer sill plate not fully welded, not within prescribed areas

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

some corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

some deterioration to front suspension arms front bushes

some deterioration to offside front headlamp beam pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,945 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 138,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 133,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

alternator insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2008 131,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 131,195 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 125,816 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise all electrical connections around battery area be checked and cleaned

lights flicker slightly when engine is at idle

Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion with nearside front and offside front inner wings

Pass 3 Aug 2005 109,516 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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H949 XCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 H949 XCH, 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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H949 XCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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