MOT Status
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107,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired under step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired under arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired under arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base bracket fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
water in nearside front headlamp
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
water in nearside front headlamp
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch area to shocker mount point and to floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint joint hub to suspension arm (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch area to shocker mount point and floor (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides and dust covers detoriated (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub to arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs corroded
n/s & o/s seat bases loose(set belt attatched to floor)
n/s outer c/v boot perished
o/s front brake hose ferule corroded
exhast rubbers in poor condition and split
front brake hose ferrals in poor condition on all 4 pipes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to nsf footstep
front discs corroded
osf inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both front lower inner arches
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C492 HYB is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C492 HYB, 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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C492 HYB is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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