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B10 BKW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

95,339 mi
Last recorded95,339 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BKW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,339 miles

Coolant Level - Below Minimum Level.

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Outer Sill - Door Step - Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2026 95,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg - O/S - Next To Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant Level - Below Minimum Level.

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Outer Sill - Door Step - Corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 95,339 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lines Painted Over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

General Corrosion On Parts And Components Under Vehicle

Nearside Engine mounting - Worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper corners damaged

Wheel arch corroded nearside front

corrosion offside front bumper corner behind plastic bumper

Fail 1 Jun 2018 93,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper corners damaged

Wheel arch corroded nearside front

corrosion offside front bumper corner behind plastic bumper

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,284 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,283 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front rear of inner arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,045 miles

handbrake efficiency low 17%

play in rack ends

Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering shaft joint (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake efficiency low 17%

play in rack ends

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,106 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,576 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,811 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,811 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 77,959 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2010 76,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 76,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,942 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,089 miles

OSR Mud flap fouling tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2008 66,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OSR Mud flap fouling tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,630 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 58,205 miles

parking brake lever has very long travel

wipers have to be manually parked

Pass 10 Jun 2005 54,733 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 54,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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B10 BKW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B10 BKW, 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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B10 BKW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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