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B609 HMO

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,893 mi
Last recorded60,893 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB609 HMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 60,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s & o/s step areas

corrosion to n/s & os inner arch areas

exhaust hanging rubbers deteriorated

front bumper partially insecure

front wiper blades deteriorated

rear bumpers not fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 59,683 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 52,671 miles

Slight play (due to ovality) to both rear wheel bearings.

Some movement in steering colum.

Fail 11 May 2012 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play (due to ovality) to both rear wheel bearings.

Some movement in steering colum.

Pass 13 May 2011 53,958 miles

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

slight noise to offside front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 46,904 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 45,938 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

alloy wheels on rear steel on front

bad corrosion in osf wheel arch

bad corrosion to nsf bumper mount

bad corrosion to osf wing

corrosion to o/s inner sill

nsf head light corroded inside

nsf step badly corroded

osf haed lamp slight high

slight corrosion in osf door shut

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2006 44,706 miles

Corrosion to OS inner sill

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

corrosion in OSF wheel arch

water in NSF head light

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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B609 HMO is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B609 HMO, 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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B609 HMO is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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