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B522 NHA

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB522 NHA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,982 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside/nearside lower jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside/offside inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside/offside rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,344 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s off\s front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s off\s front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust carry rubbers perished

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,085 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle wont stay running to perform roller test. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/chassis seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' on wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust carry rubbers perished

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right wrong headlight fitted? 'kick up' on wrong side. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/arch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All exhaust carry rubbers perishing

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,997 miles

multiple areas of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

multiple areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,209 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,692 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf inner sill corroded outside prescribe area

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 69,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 69,182 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 69,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 68,747 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front arches filled

Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B522 NHA is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B522 NHA, 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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B522 NHA is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1984.

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