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A750 PBH

1984 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA750 PBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,686 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

REAR GAS PIPES INSECURE

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,707 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 86,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 84,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front inner valance and rear spring mountings rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 84,124 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front inner valance and rear spring mountings rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,485 miles

DIESEL FUEL FILTER HOSE HAS SPLITS.

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

BATTERY LOOSE.

DIESEL FUEL FILTER HOSE HAS SPLITS.

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.

REAR SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHT DIFFERENCE TO INCREASE AND DECREASE.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,847 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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A750 PBH is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A750 PBH, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A750 PBH is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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