MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all underside of vehicle covered in under seal
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all underside of vehicle has welded patches covered in underseal
ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS WELDING PATCHES OF VARYING SIZES
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring hanger/sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring hanger/body (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger/sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front seat belt clasp shroud missing
Offside Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing & chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing & chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
chassis in poor condition
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise under body surface corrsion
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise under body surface corrsion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake back plates corroded
under front and rear badly corroded
Oil leak
wipers very slow
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake back plates corroded
under front and rear badly corroded
Oil leak
wipers very slow
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
welding repairs have been carried out round front suspensio arms
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Specialist child seat fitted n/s/rear.
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A497 RFW is a 1983 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 A497 RFW, 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.
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A497 RFW is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1983.
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