MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
both front inner arches corroded
movement in offside driveshaft
rear exhaust hanger missing
rear leaf springs corroded
rear shocks corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
both front inner arches corroded
movement in offside driveshaft
rear exhaust hanger missing
rear leaf springs corroded
rear shocks corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cab of vehicle is in a poor condition
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cab of vehicle is in a poor condition
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
battery light is on
rubber exhaust mounts are in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
no tyre on spare wheel rim
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
no tyre on spare wheel rim
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
additional rear number plate fitted without lights to luggage box
nearside front wheel arch corroded
nearside rear tyre perished & cracking
offside front tyre perished & cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear leaf springs sagging
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Water tank insecure
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear leaf springs sagging
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Water tank insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
winscreen marked
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
winscreen marked
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
emmissions not checked because of exhaust
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H136 BCX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 H136 BCX, 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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H136 BCX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 May 1991.
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