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HNM 725Y

1983 Talbot Express

Yellow Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,588 mi
Last recorded58,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNM 725Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,588 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 58,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 57,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,382 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front lower suspension arm ball joints worn

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,127 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wheel bearings slight play

Steering rack gators splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,582 miles

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,289 miles

All four wheel bearings slight play

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Offside steering rack gator splitting

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Dec 2013 51,828 miles

Front and rear structure corroded

Front and rear wheel bearings slight play

Front brake discs worn

Offside steering rack gator splitting

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,602 miles

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

Front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,999 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust mounting rubbers detetiorating

Fail 15 Jan 2011 45,787 miles

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

front brake discs wearing on inner faces also brake-pad sensor wire broken,front brake pads appear to be fine

Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,787 miles

front brake discs wearing on inner faces also brake-pad sensor wire broken,front brake pads appear to be fine

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,964 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 43,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,433 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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HNM 725Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 HNM 725Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNM 725Y registered?

HNM 725Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is HNM 725Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNM 725Y shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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