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H153 YRR

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,987 mi
Last recorded52,987 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,987 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

side movement to foot brake pedal

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 52,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,436 miles

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

hazey pattern to off side headlight

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,001 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system cable tied up exhaust secure at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side wiper blade split on edge

rear exhaust system cable tied up exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 11 May 2013 51,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small chip in off side headlight

Fail 11 May 2013 51,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

small chip in off side headlight

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,543 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 49,830 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 May 2009 48,179 miles

front number plate slightly defaced

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brakes require attention †plastic pan under vehicle insecure

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 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H153 YRR, 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 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1991.

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