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B491 OLN

1985 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,348 mi
Last recorded85,348 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 OLN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,348 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,167 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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B491 OLN is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B491 OLN, 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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What year was B491 OLN registered?

B491 OLN is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B491 OLN safe to buy?

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