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H173 CCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,273 mi
Last recorded118,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 CCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,273 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded not affecting braking or steering

previous repairs undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2021 118,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded not affecting braking or steering

previous repairs undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,089 miles

slight signs of corrosion on wheel arch and screen pillar

undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,804 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to inner arch not structural undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,864 miles

vehicle been heavily undersealed from underneath

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,584 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountain slighly corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountain slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,151 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,756 miles

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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r rear sill corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 92,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,400 miles

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

nearside undersill corroded

offside front innerwing corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,205 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,393 miles

nearside undersill corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2009 82,393 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside undersill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,820 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 66,781 miles

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

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

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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H173 CCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 H173 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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H173 CCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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