MOT Status
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56,163 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear valance corroded under bumper.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears. (5.3.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear valance corroded under bumper.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears. (5.3.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear valance corroded under bumper.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears. (5.3.2 (c))
Both front outer c.v. boots slightly splitting
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front outer c.v. boots slightly splitting
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust rubbers cable tied together
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust rubbers cable tied together
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
play in steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both cv boots are starting to perish
Both track rod end dust boots are starting to perish.
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Offside fog lamp did not work initially.
Offside stop lamp did not work initially.
Very Slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated. Possible wheel bearing??
Exhaust mountings are split.
offside wiper is split.
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished (not exposing cords)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in nearside front steering rack
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C781 BOU is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 C781 BOU, 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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C781 BOU is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 February 1986.
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