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H197 CBK

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,124 mi
Last recorded68,124 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 CBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside head light full of condensation

bolt loose in drivers seat runner

both outer c.v boots perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside head light full of condensation

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bolt loose in drivers seat runner

both outer c.v boots perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,124 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Water in left hand headlamp

Fail 5 Nov 2014 68,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Left hand rear inner sidelight not working

Water in left hand headlamp

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,121 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,755 miles

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

All exhaust mountings perished

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very large crack in top of windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,755 miles

All exhaust mountings perished

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very large crack in top of windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,470 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers very perished

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,336 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 62,265 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Exhaust rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play in the near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,265 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Exhaust rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated.

Slight play in the near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,767 miles

nearside rear outer tail light inoperative

rear exhaust mountings perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H197 CBK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H197 CBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H197 CBK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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