MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside front chassis slightly corroded
Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
offside front chassis slightly corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, and sill end (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
body corrsion
underbody corrsion
1st hand brake cable outer casing split and damaged
all front suspension bushes perished
corrosion to nsf and osf jacking points
corrosion to nsf and osf outer sills
corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch area
corrosion to nsf outer wheel arch
corrosion to os door
light corrosion to all rear brake pies
one exhaust rubber missing
slight play in osr 3rd axle wheel bearing
two exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working full beam (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working full beam (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1st hand brake cable outer casing split and damaged
Offside Rear 3rd axle slight brake bind
all front suspension bushes perished
corrosion to nsf and osf jacking points
corrosion to nsf and osf outer sills
corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch area
corrosion to nsf outer wheel arch
corrosion to os door
light corrosion to all rear brake pies
one exhaust rubber missing
slight play in osr 3rd axle wheel bearing
two exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s second axle tyre has cracks in side wall
o/s third axle tyre has cracks in side wall
n/s second axle tyre showing cracks in side wall
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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BIG 7873 is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 BIG 7873, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BIG 7873 is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 October 1987.
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