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H191 WRB

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

52,162 mi
Last recorded52,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH191 WRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,162 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 52,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2021 50,197 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 50,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high cannot adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high cannot adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wing corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front inner wing weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 49,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on and around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower inner arch corosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wing corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front inner wing weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel loose under bonnet

Pass 31 May 2019 48,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 48,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 46,824 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 46,824 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,126 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mounts insecure and rear mounts deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes (Twin piped calipers) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,298 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 36,298 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,080 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 34,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 31,233 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

leisure battery not clamped securely -- rectified

n/s headlamp deteriorating -- still just good enough

n/s rear brake binding -- not excessive

n/s rear brake pipe support clip broken -- renewed

some rust at inner sill and panel behind o/s front wheel -- not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

leisure battery not clamped securely -- rectified

n/s headlamp deteriorating -- still just good enough

n/s rear brake binding -- not excessive

n/s rear brake pipe support clip broken -- renewed

some rust at inner sill and panel behind o/s front wheel -- not excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,293 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,293 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 26,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,821 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 21,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,762 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 6,322 miles

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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H191 WRB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 H191 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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H191 WRB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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