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H136 BCX

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 BCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,800 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,800 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 90,800 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,800 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 89,112 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 88,725 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 88,721 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 88,467 miles

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

winscreen marked

Fail 9 May 2008 88,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 85,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 85,626 miles

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

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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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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