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H710 BFM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH710 BFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,063 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,144 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,268 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,699 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,563 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

0/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

o/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,670 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 74,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,134 miles

rear flexi pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 70,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,947 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,947 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H710 BFM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 H710 BFM, 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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H710 BFM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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