MOT Status
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94,948 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
sills and wheel arches corroding but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
sills and wheel arches corroding but not excessive
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
vehicle body has corrosion around outer wheel arches
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
vehicle has had a lot off welding
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
areas of vehicle in advanced state of corroision
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear shockers corroded
Slight wear steering arms
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rusting in outer sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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D177 FDH is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 D177 FDH, 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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D177 FDH is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 September 1986.
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