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H158 YRR

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,819 mi
Last recorded57,819 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 YRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,819 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ro rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch heavily undersealed

Offside Front Inner wheelarch heavily undersealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

undertays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2024 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ro rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch heavily undersealed

Offside Front Inner wheelarch heavily undersealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

undertays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise ns and os front inner wheel arches undersealed

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2023 57,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

advise ns and os front inner wheel arches undersealed

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,609 miles

advise ns and os front inner wheel arches undersealed

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2022 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise ns and os front inner wheel arches undersealed

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,877 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 56,867 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whee arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 56,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise all brake pipes greased

advise ns step undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 56,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,604 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a complete check of the brake pipes was not possible due to sections being coated in grease

both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner faces

drivers window dropped when door was closed

front exhaust secured with cable ties

fuel tank slightly damaged

nearside front sill area is corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

offside front tyre wall has minor cracks in it

rear exhaust mount is deteriorated but system still supported

tow bar 'A' frame bars are corroded

wood under driver door step is rotten

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front brke discs pitted on inner face

Fail 19 Apr 2013 54,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front brke discs pitted on inner face

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,666 miles

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

both front disc's pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2011 52,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front disc's pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,024 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,032 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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H158 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H158 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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H158 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1991.

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