MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside headlamp lens taped to correct beam image
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers rubbers are perished and split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body and undeside rusty in places
exhaust rusty
front discs rusty
o/s wiper is poor
suspension bushes perished in places
body and underside rusty in places
exhaust rusty
front ball joint boots poor
front discs rusty (surface)
o/s wiper poor
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
body and underside rusty in places
exhaust rusty
front ball joint boots poor
front discs rusty (surface)
o/s wiper poor
body very rusty in places
exhaust rubbers poor
exhaust rusty
front tie bar bushes badly perished
lower rear engine mounting splitting
n/s outer c/v boot badly perished
wear noted in steering rack
Corrosion noted on the N/S/F inner wing.
Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight drag noted on the O/S/R wheel.
The exhaust mounting rubbers are perrished.
body and underside rusty
exhaust rusty
front discs rusty (surface)
wet test
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
body very rusty in places
exhaust rusty
most rubber bushes perished
n/s outer c/v boot badly perished
steering rack noted worn
corrosion noted behind wiper motor on bulk head
corrosion noted in n/s/f inner wheel arch
exhaust mountings perished
o/s/f c.v. boot weeping
oil leak noted from the engine
rear lower engine stabilizer mounting splitting
washers poor
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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C195 PTF is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 C195 PTF, 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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C195 PTF is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 March 1986.
Is C195 PTF safe to buy?
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