MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size = 185-14 C (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 sill & rear inner & outer panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s wiper split
slight exhaust blow
various corrosion under camper
exhaust rubbers cracking
o/s cv boot weeping
slight exhaust blow
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight noise from all wheel bearings
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubbers cracking
o/s cv boot weeping
slight exhaust blow
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight noise from all wheel bearings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes rusty
slight noise from all wheel bearings
slight play in all wheel bearings
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes rusty
slight noise from all wheel bearings
slight play in all wheel bearings
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
both rear wheel bearings have slight play and noise
brake hoses slightly perished
n/s/r tyre nailed
slight exhaust blows
slight imbalance rear brakes
various corrosion under motorhome
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play and noise
brake hoses slightly perished
n/s/r tyre nailed
slight exhaust blows
slight imbalance rear brakes
various corrosion under motorhome
front brake hoses slightly deteriated
motorhome been standing
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play n/s track rod end
various steering and suspention dust covers split
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake hoses slightly deteriated
motorhome been standing
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play n/s track rod end
various steering and suspention dust covers split
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A480 LPR is a 1984 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 A480 LPR, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A480 LPR is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1984.
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