MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to front cross member and inner arches
steering is slightly rough
Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
corrosion to front cross member and inner arches
steering is slightly rough
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Rear bumper o/s corner missing
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
throttle sticking
play in nearside rear and nearside front wheel bearings
rear leaf springs worn
some hub caps tight on valve stems
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 x rubbers missing ,1 x perished (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in nearside rear and nearside front wheel bearings
rear leaf springs worn
some hub caps tight on valve stems
corrosion in offside rear backplate
corrosion in sump
exhaust mounts missing (advise renewing)
light switch loose in dash
rear floor rotten
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion in offside rear backplate
corrosion in sump
exhaust mounts missing (advise renewing)
light switch loose in dash
misfire(advise attention)
rear floor rotten
o/s/f headlight backing dull
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
exhaust mtgs perished
rear brake imballance 46%
front wipers smear
nearside frony brake flexi hose perished
offside front outer cv boot perished
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H490 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H490 BNX, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H490 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 August 1990.
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