MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,151 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust deteriorated
Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in and pattern poor
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside front wheel arch corroding
condensation in headlamps
front tyres worn low
n/s parking brake effort low
various areas of underbody corrosion
corrosion o/s/f chassis leg
n/s parking brake effort low
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both step areas (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake piopes 'greased'prior to inspection.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear shock absorbers have little damping effect.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake piopes 'greased'prior to inspection.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear shock absorbers have little damping effect.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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H543 HNM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H543 HNM, 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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H543 HNM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 April 1991.
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