MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
hazard warning not working
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
hazard warning not working
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion all over, mainly on sills, inner wing arches (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
oil leak
x2 stonechips in screen
o/s sunvisor insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre cracking
o/s sunvisor insecure
advise o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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C510 NCU is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 C510 NCU, 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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C510 NCU is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 November 1985.
Is C510 NCU safe to buy?
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