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H147 GKE

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 GKE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,028 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,013 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,585 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 84,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 84,383 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs very rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 84,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs very rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 82,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 79,208 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 75,999 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,222 miles

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

gearbox mounting worn

vibration on exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 64,808 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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H147 GKE is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H147 GKE, 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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H147 GKE is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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