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H723 BFT

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,141 mi
Last recorded63,141 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH723 BFT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 59,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,506 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,711 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H723 BFT is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 H723 BFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H723 BFT registered?

H723 BFT is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H723 BFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H723 BFT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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