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H994 NHN

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,204 mi
Last recorded159,204 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH994 NHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 159,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 130,870 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded outside swept area

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 130,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded outside swept area

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,253 miles

front discs worn inner edge

x2 rear wheel bearings slght play

Fail 10 Oct 2017 127,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn inner edge

x2 rear wheel bearings slght play

Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,521 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,240 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 108,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,082 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,693 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at front and corrosion at rear

front seats slightly insecure

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,604 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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H994 NHN is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H994 NHN, 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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What year was H994 NHN registered?

H994 NHN is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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