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H598 MHN

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 MHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,143 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 74,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,008 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,066 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,948 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,642 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 61,629 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,721 miles

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

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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H598 MHN is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H598 MHN, 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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H598 MHN is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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