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H138 KBL

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

30,320 mi
Last recorded30,320 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 KBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 30,320 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded (near brake pipe)

Nearside Rear leaf springs corroded

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

Offside Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 30,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mark yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mark yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,482 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 28,482 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers on windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,377 miles

N/S and O/S Front discs in poor condition

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 28,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S and O/S Front discs in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,167 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 28,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 27,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,778 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 227,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,594 miles

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

air operated suspension fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 27,594 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

air operated suspension fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,393 miles

Both Rear Tyres Are 8 Years Old.

N/S/F Inner Arch Corroded.

N/S/F Metal Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode, Inner Arch.

N/S/R Metal Brake Pipe Corroded, Under Vehicle.

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack.

O/S/F Inner Arch Corroded In 2 Places.

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 27,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both Rear Tyres Are 8 Years Old.

N/S/F Inner Arch Corroded.

N/S/F Metal Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode, Inner Arch.

N/S/R Metal Brake Pipe Corroded, Under Vehicle.

N/S/R Tyre Starting To Crack.

O/S/F Inner Arch Corroded In 2 Places.

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,163 miles

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

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

exhaust system loose

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system loose

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all exhaust rubbers starting too split & perrish

Fail 14 Feb 2008 25,724 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside front suspension mountings not considered excessive

exhaust mounting rubbers perished,,replacement advised

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished & splitting

n/s/f seat not fully secure

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight judder in rear service brakes

Pass 10 May 2006 25,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 25,386 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mnts perished

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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H138 KBL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 H138 KBL, 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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H138 KBL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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