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H528 UYB

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH528 UYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,708 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,939 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 5,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

drive shaft bearing casing broken

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes greased

wipers

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,757 miles

slight play to offside front and rear wheel bearings

slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,056 miles

slight play to both offside wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,335 miles

play near side front wheel bearing

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 4 Aug 2009 54,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

play near side front wheel bearing

play to nearside rear wheel bearing

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,583 miles

Condition of nearside front C.V. Boot

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

Rear brake comparison

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,261 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Rear brake comparison

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake comparison

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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H528 UYB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H528 UYB, 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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What year was H528 UYB registered?

H528 UYB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H528 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H528 UYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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