MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of top mount upper arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis extension fixing nut missing but secure
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner arch corroded outside prescribed area
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigger
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigge
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe excessively damaged from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor near seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigger
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigge
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis ends (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not secured (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis side repair plate splitting/corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear efforts (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end/jacking point outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis ends (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H770 BMY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 H770 BMY, 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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H770 BMY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1991.
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