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H101 WYC

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 WYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 68,228 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer side of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,141 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,086 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,405 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,350 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING TO CHASSIS MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BODY HOLED 30cm FROM SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING TO CHASSIS MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust coroded

front discs worn

oil leak from engin area

Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust coroded

front discs worn

oil leak from engin area

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,597 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,809 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both fron seat worn

front crossmember rusty

front discs worn

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,290 miles

corrosion at o/s rear sill not structural

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at o/s rear sill not structural

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rust in rear outer body sills

uneven wear on near side rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rust in rear outer body sills

uneven wear on near side rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,071 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,132 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,132 miles

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

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

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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H101 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H101 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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H101 WYC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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