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H470 MWK

1991 Talbot Express

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 MWK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,318 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre ply or cords not showing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some underside corrosion evident

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside rear suspension arms have slight play at axle joints

Fail 17 Aug 2017 95,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cut in nearside front tyre not down to ply or cords

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside rear suspension arms have slight play at axle joints

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some underside corrosion evident

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,365 miles

Fog light switch slightly intermittent

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some underside corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system wired in place but unlikely to become detached

front discs corroded

rear lower engine mount perishing

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

general underside corrosion

hazzard switch works intermittently

Fail 4 Jun 2013 77,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

general underside corrosion

hazzard switch works intermittently

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,064 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 May 2012 77,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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H470 MWK is a 1991 Talbot Express in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H470 MWK, 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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H470 MWK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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