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A515 MBH

1983 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,258 mi
Last recorded99,258 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA515 MBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front sill corroded non prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded non prescribed area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,485 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,474 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Slight leak on offside outer cv boot

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 97,674 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking by bulkhead (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,546 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside headlamp reflector in poor condiotion

slight damage to offside front brake hose

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside headlamp reflector in poor condiotion

slight damage to offside front brake hose

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exaust baffles broken up

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 86,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear tyres close to rear arches

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,083 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear tyres close to rear arches

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 76,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,614 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,614 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,587 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 74,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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A515 MBH is a 1983 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 A515 MBH, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A515 MBH is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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