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H715 BFM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,077 mi
Last recorded74,077 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH715 BFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 74,077 miles

Nearside Front excess rock in seat base/swivel

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished,starting to split and weeping grease

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in treads

Offside slight play in track rod end

both rear tyres perished in treads

one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing and one split/broken

rear number plate in poor condition

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 25 May 2021 73,835 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight wear/play in offside rear brake compensator valve linkage.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,801 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 73,777 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 71,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 71,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,867 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 68,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 64,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,160 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,031 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,031 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,366 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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H715 BFM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H715 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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H715 BFM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 July 1991.

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