MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes coated in underseal can not be fully inspected
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes coated in underseal can not be fully inspected
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosion outside prescribed areas
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion outside prescribed areas
CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C149 CFB is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1986 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,125 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 C149 CFB, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C149 CFB registered?
C149 CFB is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1986.
Is C149 CFB safe to buy?
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