MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
surface rust underneath
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
surface rust under vehicle.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
surface rust under vehicle.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but does not compromise structural integrity (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (3.1.9)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spare wheel insecure under bonnet
spare wheel insecure under bonnet
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake back plate shows signs of fluid leak
spare wheel insecure under bonnet
spare wheel insecure under bonnet
Both front tyres perished
Inner wheel arch rusty
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both front tyres perished
Inner wheel arch rusty
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
spare tyre deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
spare and n/s/f tyres badly deteriorated
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Both rear tyres are perished
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Both rear tyres are perished
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
screen slight scratch
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C251 EJD is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 C251 EJD, 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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C251 EJD is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 July 1986.
Is C251 EJD safe to buy?
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