MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner front wheel arches, (marked in chalk) (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s and n/s sills (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front valence, it appear to hold the bumper on (6.1.B.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
radiator leak
slight smear front wiper
exhaust secured by cable ties
rear bumper step corroded
corrosion to both sill steps
front cv boots perrishing
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Battery Insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery Insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pedal travel
some corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre perishing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H118 BMV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H118 BMV, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H118 BMV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 July 1991.
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