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H476 MWK

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 MWK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,206 miles

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,206 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main and dip beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,978 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rust in o/s/f step

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,729 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 85,728 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 85,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,281 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 85,281 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 83,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 83,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 82,113 miles

Surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 28 May 2010 81,613 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear leaf springs corroding

Two rubber exhaust hangers splitting

Pass 28 May 2010 81,613 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear leaf springs corroding

Two rubber exhaust hangers splitting

Pass 27 May 2009 81,327 miles

All rubber exhaust hangers splitting

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear leaf springs corroding

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 May 2009 81,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

All rubber exhaust hangers splitting

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear leaf springs corroding

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,563 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 78,563 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 77,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 77,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H476 MWK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H476 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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H476 MWK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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