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H506 ACH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,200 mi
Last recorded83,200 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 ACH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 83,200 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 83,169 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2018 73,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,964 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 61,950 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion o/s/f inner arch

Pass 16 May 2013 60,567 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 57,334 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,357 miles

Exhaust support rings showing signs of perishing.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 51,221 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 24 May 2010 51,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,859 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,111 miles

both front inner wing pipes corroded

front brake discs pitted

front half of mainline brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear radius arm stiff †offside rear radius arm stiff

Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,395 miles

exhaust rubber mounting split †o/s/f hose outer casing split †brake pipe to o/s/f corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2005 77,777 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 77,771 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded advise changing with next set of pads

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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H506 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H506 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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H506 ACH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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