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H540 CCP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,783 mi
Last recorded71,783 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 CCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brakes locked on ATL

welded / plated

Fail 5 Aug 2024 71,778 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

welded / plated

Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,320 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,297 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 71,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 61,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre has cracks in the sidewall but are not deep enough to expose the reinforcement.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 59,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 58,366 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 58,358 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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H540 CCP 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 66.7%.

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 H540 CCP, 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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H540 CCP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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