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H955 EFK

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 EFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,337 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,489 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

travel in footbrake

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,489 miles

travell in footbrake

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,809 miles

travel in footbrake

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,600 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 86,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 582 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 582 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,670 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,016 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 82,931 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,912 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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H955 EFK is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H955 EFK, 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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H955 EFK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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