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H249 YYM

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,195 mi
Last recorded75,195 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 YYM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,240 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 73,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,198 miles

brake fluid on min

tape on both rear lower sills

Fail 8 May 2017 72,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid on min

tape on both rear lower sills

Pass 12 May 2016 71,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 71,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,983 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,380 miles

offside rear tyre perished

offside/nearside front tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,888 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside/offside front tyres perished

parking brake travel could be improved

Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside/offside front tyres perished

parking brake travel could be improved

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 64,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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H249 YYM is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H249 YYM, 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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H249 YYM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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