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H177 OPY

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,495 mi
Last recorded31,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH177 OPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,495 miles

genaral underbody condition corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,333 miles

front discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2016 26,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery secured by tie wraps

Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,067 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear leaf spring shackle mounting brackets to body corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 23,067 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear leaf spring shackle mounting brackets to body corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 20,930 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 20,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 20,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,886 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 20,886 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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H177 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H177 OPY, 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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H177 OPY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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