MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
all shocker casings corroded
front coil springs corroded
front to rear brake pipe heavily greased
handbrake doesnt lock out
rear leaf springs corroded
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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
Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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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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