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EIL 1735

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 1735
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,740 miles

fuel cap seal poor

oil seepage

spare tyre underinflated

underbody corrosion,some excessive

Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal poor

oil seepage

spare tyre underinflated

underbody corrosion,some excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,087 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle wet when tested

Fail 30 Oct 2021 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NS (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,643 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 84,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside parking brake lagging

Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill at rear spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill at rear spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded

nearside parking brake lagging

Pass 25 May 2017 65,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 65,209 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported union (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers split on ends

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,032 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 5,103 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,877 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish.

qffside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,836 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EIL 1735 is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EIL 1735, 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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EIL 1735 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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