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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outre sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch inner panal orroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering goes stiff
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper park in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2.89 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering goes stiff
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox linkage deteriorated
General corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside front section of inner sill area corroded
Offside Front inner sill area corroded
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner wheel arch arear corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox stabiliser link
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox stabiliser link
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Gearbox stabilizer mount deteriorating
Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Sill corroded
Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Some general age corrosion
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox stabilizer mount deteriorating
Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Sill corroded
Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Some general age corrosion
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Lower sill area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Lower sill area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front sill to the floor corroded
vehicle corroded
Exhaust system insecure 4 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill to the floor corroded
vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres perishing on walls
Body has a projection caused by damage n/s and o/s front bumper bolts sticking out (6.1.C.1)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear door step (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perishing on walls
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front sill getting thin
all brake pipes corroded slighly
exhaust deteriorated slightly
nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread
sight noise from both rear wheel bearings
wipers getting worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front sill getting thin
all brake pipes corroded slighly
exhaust deteriorated slightly
nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread
sight noise from both rear wheel bearings
wipers getting worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes coated in grease
nearside sill corroded
slight noise from nearside rear bearing
slight noise from offside rear bearing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all brake pipes coated in grease
nearside sill corroded
slight noise from nearside rear bearing
slight noise from offside rear bearing
underbody getting thin in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front sill corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front sill corroded
underbody getting thin in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
underbody getting thin in places
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
underbody getting thin in places
n/s rear handbrake lower effort than o/s
o/s track rod end gaitor deteriorating
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis 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)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s track rod end gaitor deteriorating
washer jets require adjusting
Battery insecure
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside of vehicle becoming weak with corrosion in places
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside of vehicle becoming weak with corrosion in places
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
o/s sill getting weak
o/s sill getting weak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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B12 SBL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.
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 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 B12 SBL, 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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B12 SBL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1990.
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