MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
both front under bonnet inner wing panels corroded/holed
both front underbody jacking points corroded/holed
both rear tyre walls cracking
horn tone weak
n/s headlamp condensation inside lens
n/s/f chassis tie bar support corroded
n/s/f door lower edge corroded
slight oil leak
vin plate not of original manufacture
water dripping from underside tank
windscreen lower panel corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
both front under bonnet inner wing panels corroded/holed
both front underbody jacking points corroded/holed
both rear tyre walls cracking
horn tone weak
n/s headlamp condensation inside lens
n/s/f chassis tie bar support corroded
n/s/f door lower edge corroded
slight oil leak
vin plate not of original manufacture
water dripping from underside tank
windscreen lower panel corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
battery insecure
both front chassis jacking points corroded
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
n/s sill/wheel arch weld/filler repaired
o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed
previous welding repairs carried out to front vehicle structure
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front chassis jacking points corroded
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
n/s sill/wheel arch weld/filler repaired
o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed
previous welding repairs carried out to front vehicle structure
Body has slight corrosion full underbody corrded (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Body has slight corrosion full underbody corrded (6.1.B.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)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both door mirrors slightly insecure
both front brake discs lipped and worn
both wiper blades poor also linkage and action poor
drivers seat and mounts slightly insecure
fuel cap cover insecure
long travel in footbrake
n/s front jacking point corroded and holed not in a perscribed area
n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure
rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded
transmision oil leak
water coolant bottle insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both door mirrors slightly insecure
both front brake discs lipped and worn
both wiper blades poor also linkage and action poor
clutch pedal rubber missing
drivers seat and mounts slightly insecure
fuel cap cover insecure
n/s front jacking point corroded and holed not in a perscribed area
n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure
rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded
transmision oil leak
water coolant bottle insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SHOWS SIGNS OF FRAYING
O/S/F and N/S/F head lamp showing slight corrosion arround the rear
O/S/F and N/S/F tyres have just mert the legal limit
O/S/F and N/S/F wheel arches have minor corrosion
O/S/R FLOOR HAS MINOR CORROSION ARROUND CENTER
O/S/R brake piupe has been clamped down with zip ties
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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C301 AAH is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C301 AAH, 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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C301 AAH is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 December 1985.
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