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H136 FGL

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 FGL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 139,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,299 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust rubbing on body

Fail 7 Jun 2016 139,299 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust rubbing on body

Pass 29 Jun 2015 136,495 miles

Bottom gearbox mount worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 136,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bottom gearbox mount worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 134,465 miles

wheel arches crodded corrosion behind rear bumper

Fail 17 May 2014 134,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four wheel arches deteriorating

corrosion behind rear bumper corners

Pass 11 May 2013 133,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 131,919 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 131,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubber broke and the others perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 131,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 129,458 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 127,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 127,033 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

red warning light on . on dash

Pass 20 May 2008 125,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 125,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 124,809 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 123,364 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 123,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

road springs under excess weight

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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H136 FGL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H136 FGL, 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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H136 FGL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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