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H458 WTU

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH458 WTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,033 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,529 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 9 Aug 2022 115,525 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury hole in inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 2 Aug 2021 114,035 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 114,035 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,057 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,020 miles

Nearside rear helper spring cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,675 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 108,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,056 miles

Advise Corrosion to O/S/F Inner wing but is not by a structual part.

Advise Hazard warning switch sticky but is working okay.

Advise all brake pipes have been greased.

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise Corrosion to O/S/F Inner wing but is not by a structual part.

Advise all brake pipes have been greased.

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearing.

Pass 13 May 2013 107,021 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 107,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 104,218 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 104,139 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 102,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 102,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 100,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 98,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,833 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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H458 WTU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H458 WTU, 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 H458 WTU registered?

H458 WTU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H458 WTU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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