MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s o/s front disc pitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s o/s front disc pitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
all exhaust rubber mounting rings are deteriating
all tyre sidewalls show slight deteriation
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
all exhaust rubber mounting rings are deteriating
all tyre sidewalls show slight deteriation
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B120 PFX is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B120 PFX, 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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What year was B120 PFX registered?
B120 PFX is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1984.
Is B120 PFX safe to buy?
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