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H933 BDL

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,473 mi
Last recorded66,473 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH933 BDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 66,025 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,460 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,362 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,219 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,911 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,690 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,038 miles

fuel tank filler pipe deterriated.not leaking

rear brake flexy ferrule joint corroded.will need attention within the year

spare wheel tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,033 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,606 miles

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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H933 BDL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 H933 BDL, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H933 BDL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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