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H492 ACH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,165 mi
Last recorded56,165 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 ACH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,165 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,990 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 43,594 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,074 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,074 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,147 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 40,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,074 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 36,973 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)

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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H492 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H492 ACH, 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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H492 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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