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H215 BPN

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,161 mi
Last recorded26,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 BPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all exhaust hangers perished

Fail 1 Jul 2022 47,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all exhaust hangers perished

Fail 6 Apr 2022 26,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a split (tread splice) in the tread face 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner wheel arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 25,057 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded pitted and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner wheel arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 23,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,303 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking across tread face 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread base 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 20,303 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking across tread face 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 21" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread base 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 19,305 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread base 185R14

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 19,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box corroded holed and blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread base 185R14

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,246 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers perishing

fuel smell no visible leaks

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,641 miles

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

corrosion nearside front inner arch

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 16,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion nearside front inner arch

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,392 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 15,392 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,234 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished considerably

Fail 30 May 2013 15,234 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,740 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

Fail 8 May 2012 14,740 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre outer side walls perished

Pass 9 May 2008 14,726 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 14,656 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 14,656 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H215 BPN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H215 BPN, 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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H215 BPN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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