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76,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner wheel arches corroded
Front brake hoses perishing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat worn on fixings
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and stop lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner wheel arches corroded
Front brake hoses perishing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat worn on fixings
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all exhaust mounting rubbers excessively deteriorated.
headlamp beam deflectors fitted.
rear exhaust mounting missing, but system still supported.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all exhaust mounting rubbers excessively deteriorated.
headlamp beam deflectors fitted.
rear exhaust mounting missing, but system still supported.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp dips wrong way, deflector fitted.
all exhaust mounts deteriorated, but system still supported.
side door handle missing.
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp dips wrong way, deflector fitted.
all exhaust mounts deteriorated, but system still supported.
side door handle missing.
Nearside gearbox/engine mounting badly corroded.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
RHD headlamps fitted with beam deflectors.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front of bonnet badly corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep excessive corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside gearbox/engine mounting badly corroded.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
RHD headlamps fitted with beam deflectors.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front of bonnet badly corroded.
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part twin hoses rubbing together on full lock. (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre & rear exhaust mounts missing, but system still supported.
emission test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.
2 exhaust mounts missing, but system still supported.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamps rh dip.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
2 exhaust mounts missing, but system still supported.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamps rh dip.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamps dip to the offside. beam deflectors fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside headlamp deteriorated giving a poor beam image & slightly reduced output of light.
offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated & worn to 2mm.
slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
cracking to outer sidewall, offside front tyre..
emission test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.
nearside headlamp has a slightly reduced output of light.
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
osf tyre is cracking on the outer wall
rear number plate is detiorated
water in the osf headlight
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
low output of light from offside headlamp.
offside front tyre outer sidewall slight cracking.
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
low output of light from offside headlamp.
offside front tyre outer sidewall slight cracking.
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front discs rusted
handbrake cable gaiters split
o/s/f tyre worn
both rear spring hanger mountings surface rust
o/s rear under sill corr/weak
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear spring hanger mountings surface rust
o/s rear under sill corr/weak
185/80/14 tyres on rear, 185/75/14 tyres on front
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion o/s outer sill
n/s/f inner arch and o/s/f outer sill holed, but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
185/80/14 tyres on rear, 185/75/14 tyres on front
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
corrosion o/s outer sill
n/s/f inner arch and o/s/f outer sill holed, but not within prescribed areas
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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D148 NYD is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 D148 NYD, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D148 NYD is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1987.
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