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H185 WRB

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,923 mi
Last recorded56,923 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 WRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,659 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,315 miles

o/s/r tyre miss shaped

Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,315 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre miss shaped

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,883 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,819 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside inner wheel arch corroded

offside inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,528 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,446 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,446 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 32,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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H185 WRB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H185 WRB, 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 H185 WRB registered?

H185 WRB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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