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H801 BNL

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 BNL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,214 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related

Under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,355 miles

all shocker casings corroded

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

handbrake doesnt lock out

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,818 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

both front coil springs corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

front brake discs pitted

hand brake doesnt lock out

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust boot slightly damaged

o/s/f inner c.v boot slightly pouris

rear shocker casings corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,255 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch holed (not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s inner sill holed (not within 30cm

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear, leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear bumper area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch holed (not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s inner sill holed (not within 30cm

o/s/f outer sill hold (not within 30cm

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,087 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body skirt (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring hanger [front of spring] (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,780 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear of inner wheel arch body filler present

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of inner arch /chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear of inner wheel arch body filler present

front bumper slightly insecure

washers not directed onto screen

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front jacking point holed and corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,369 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 66,369 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,369 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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H801 BNL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H801 BNL, 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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H801 BNL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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