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H153 CCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,739 mi
Last recorded104,739 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 CCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,829 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired back of lower sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,120 miles

front n/s + o/s lower , outer door sills becoming corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,066 miles

front bumper becoming insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,064 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front bumper becoming insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,913 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Drivers & passenger seats slightly insecure(swivel base mechanism worn?)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front chassis crossmember/radiator support corroded

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 75,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,649 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroaded

Slight leak from power steering rack

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,572 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,462 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H153 CCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H153 CCW, 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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H153 CCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1991.

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