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A159 BNJ

1984 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 BNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,189 miles

Offside Front sill step rust starting inner wings os and ns rust starting

Fail 30 Jan 2016 92,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front sill step rust starting inner wings os and ns rust starting

Pass 2 Aug 2014 92,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 92,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 90,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 85,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank been repaired

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 83,373 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,362 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,100 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 83,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,052 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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A159 BNJ is a 1984 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A159 BNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A159 BNJ is a 1984 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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