MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine air/fuel mixture weak
Horn operation poor
NS parking brake effort low
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear service brake imbalance 24%
Several exhaust manifold studs missing
Vehicle generally heavily corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Both front brake discs corroded
Engine air/fuel mixture weak
Horn operation poor
NS parking brake effort low
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Several exhaust manifold studs missing
Vehicle generally heavily corroded
Battery insecure
Both front discs corroded inside edges
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear silencer damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Both front discs corroded inside edges
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear silencer damaged
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front inner wing poor condition around coil spring mounting
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front inner wing poor condition around coil spring mounting
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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B988 TLJ is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 B988 TLJ, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B988 TLJ is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1985.
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