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H176 LRU

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 LRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door step inner sill corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,409 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,590 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,576 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,318 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under wing old repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,497 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 81,354 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,530 miles

1 x exhaust rubber hanger missing.

exhaust rubber hangers badly perished and splitting

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/seat base area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/seat base area (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/seat base area (3.1.9)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

1 x exhaust rubber hanger missing.

exhaust rubber hangers badly perished and splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,167 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,483 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,482 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,671 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 71,671 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,973 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,459 miles

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

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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H176 LRU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 H176 LRU, 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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H176 LRU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 March 1991.

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