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H598 TAW

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 TAW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 73,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,134 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 73,134 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,097 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and centre section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,071 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and centre section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 72,296 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 71,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 70,536 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 70,536 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,658 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front under wing panels have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,557 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings are splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear leaf springs starting to sag

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,772 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear leaf springs starting to sag

Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,736 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,777 miles

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 TAW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H598 TAW, 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 TAW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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