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H699 YFM

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 YFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside centre outer sill area corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer body sill area corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear outer sill area damaged and corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber mounting areas corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner corrosion evident on inner wing

Offside Rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes cracking

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,347 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

exhaust support rubbers cracking badly

Fail 20 Aug 2021 35,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

exhaust support rubbers cracking badly

Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,892 miles

Front coil springs corroded

exhaust support rubbers cracking badly

o/s/f and n/s/f lower tie bars - bushes cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r shackle bushes cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,617 miles

Auxiliary battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Inner and Outer wings corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector corroded

Offside Rear Spring hanger bush cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2019 30,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Auxiliary battery tray corroded

Front Brake discs worn and rusted

Nearside Front Inner and Outer wings corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector corroded

Offside Rear Spring hanger bush cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside and Offside front outer driveshaft gaiters cracking.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,851 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 24,109 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking/split

n/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2016 24,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking/split

n/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,942 miles

corrosion evident on n/s/f innerwing

cv boots cracking

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2014 23,717 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts missing(2)

cv boots cracking

Fail 14 May 2014 23,697 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts missing(2)

cv boots cracking

front to centre exhaust joint slightly loose

Pass 9 May 2013 23,296 miles

corrosion evident on o/s outersill

cv boots cracking

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 May 2013 23,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion evident on o/s outersill

cv boots cracking

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2012 23,057 miles

Auxillary battery tray corroded

Corrosion to inner wheel arch areas

Corrosion to nearside and offside sill areas

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front upper flexible brake hose insulation split and ferrul corroded

Rear axle brake hose securing bracket insecure

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 22,830 miles

corrosion to both inner wheel archs/chassis

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear axle brake pipe

o/s/f upper brake hose ferrule rubber cover split & poss corrosion to ferrule

rear axle brake hose fixing loose

Fail 19 May 2010 22,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion evident on o/s outersill

cv boots cracking

early corrosion evident on both front inner wings

o/s/f and rear(cross axle)brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake caliper damp(lower bleed nipple area)

slight playu in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 22,516 miles

corrosion evident on o/s outersill

cv boots cracking

early corrosion evident on both front inner wings

o/s/f and rear(cross axle)brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake caliper damp(lower bleed nipple area)

slight playu in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,366 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f innerwings

imbalance on rear brakes(n/s lazyest)

o/s/f and rear (across axle) brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,886 miles

early corrosion evident on o/s/f innerwing

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking badly

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

front exhaust box splitting around welded seam and blowing slightly

rear brake pipe(across axle),and o/s/f brake pipe rusted

rear engine mount rubber worn/split

Pass 1 May 2007 21,307 miles

early corrosion evident on o/s/f inner wing

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

o/s/f brake caliper area damp-but no leaks found

rear brake pipe accross axle and o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 May 2006 21,109 miles

front brake discs rusting

early corrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

o/s/f lower brake pipe and rear brake pipe(across axle)rusty

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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H699 YFM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H699 YFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H699 YFM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 11 February 1991.

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