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B21 HUB

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,926 mi
Last recorded73,926 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 HUB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 69,693 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,741 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 66,741 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,099 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 61,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,985 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n\s\f (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2015 60,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 60,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,043 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,367 miles

engine misfire

Pass 5 May 2010 58,639 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 58,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 49,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 49,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,345 miles

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

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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B21 HUB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 B21 HUB, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B21 HUB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 March 1992.

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