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H514 VAO

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

Brown Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH514 VAO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 90,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 788,005 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,389 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door step starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H514 VAO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in Brown with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H514 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H514 VAO registered?

H514 VAO is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 March 1991.

Is H514 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H514 VAO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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