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H165 YRR

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 YRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 117,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side step corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,835 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 65,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 63,545 miles

all steel brake pipes greased

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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H165 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H165 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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What year was H165 YRR registered?

H165 YRR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is H165 YRR safe to buy?

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