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H138 BMV

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 BMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 67,546 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 66,436 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 66,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,945 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front valance corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,945 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front valance corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 58,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake warning light on.

driver seat belt retracting reel in a poor condition.

exhaust system deteriorated.

gear change sloppy.

lower effort to nearside parking brake performance.

parking brake mechanism return spring broken.

reverse light not working.

slight interaction between circuits on offside rear light unit.

Fail 9 May 2006 56,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flashers slow

general vehicle rust

headlamp aims on limits

near side rear high marker light inoperative

off side headlamp intensity poor

parking brake return spring broken under vehicle

parking brake warning light on

rear brake imbalance

wheel valves perished

Pass 9 May 2006 56,870 miles

flashers slow

general vehicle rust

headlamp aims on limits

near side rear high marker light inoperative

off side headlamp intensity poor

parking brake return spring broken under vehicle

parking brake warning light on

rear brake imbalance

wheel valves perished

Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion startin g in offside front inner wheel arch

evidence of engine having boiled over

long travel on parking brake lever

offside outer cv gaitor cracked and perished

parking brake on warning light fails to go out

rear exhaust silencer blowing and poorly mounted

rear gearbox rubber mounting poor

reverse lamp inoperative

slight wear in nearside lower ball joint

various body damage

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H138 BMV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H138 BMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H138 BMV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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