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B252 TDH

1985 Talbot Express

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 TDH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,600 miles

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

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 2,496 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2018 69,484 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2017 69,433 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2017 69,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 69,289 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2016 69,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2015 69,129 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2015 69,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 68,546 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 68,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 68,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both of the front indicator lenses are cracked but no sharp edges or white lite visable

the front suspension & all of its componants are corroded but not seriously weakend

the rear suspension & all of its componants are corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 65,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

brake warninig light on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,007 miles

rear spring mountings and some parts of chassis surface rust

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006
Pass 20 Oct 2005 56,931 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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B252 TDH is a 1985 Talbot Express in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 B252 TDH, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B252 TDH is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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