MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Section of friction service missing N/S/F inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Wheel arches/wings corroded
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Arches corroded
Rear Back panel corroded
Sills corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Both front inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Inner Sill corroded
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Back panel corroded and holed
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring in front of fuel tank (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring around second battery tray loose (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Faded red light, lens is clear (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up to off side (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up to off side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to nearside inner wing and front panel
front flexis perishing
rear springs weak
slight play rear bearings
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to nearside inner wing and front panel
front flexis perishing
rear springs weak
slight play rear bearings
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C62 HGL is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 C62 HGL, 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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What year was C62 HGL registered?
C62 HGL is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 May 1986.
Is C62 HGL safe to buy?
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