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91,891 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Nearside Rear Low reading on handbrake may need adjustment or repair
Offside Rear handbrake outer cable in poor condition
exhaust rubbers splitting
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers splitting
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount, outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and has some play (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 of 3 exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriourated and split
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower engine stabilizer mount bush deteriourated and split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front body corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded turret (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside sill corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded turret (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear body corroded
Offside sill corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres perished
front brake discs rusty
nearside rear bearing slightly rough
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres perished
front brake discs rusty
nearside rear bearing slightly rough
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
bonnet inscure
n/s/f tyre side wall damaged
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
bonnet inscure
n/s/f tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs becoming pitted
drivers door outer door handle slightly insecure (door corroded)
hand brake travel becoming long
nearside front inner door step/inner sill holed and corroded just out of prescribed area
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
offside front end of outer sill holed and corroded
offside front tyre becoming cracked and perished
offside rear floor becoming corroded
offside rear outer handbrake cable deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs slightly pitted
driver outer door handle slightly insecure (door corroded)
nearside front headlight slight condensation
nearside front inner door step/inner sill holed and corroded just out of prescribed area
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
offside front end of outer sill holed and corroded
offside front tyre becoming cracked and perished
offside rear floor becoming corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside rear outer handbrake cable broken
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
back plates on rear brakes rusty
gaiter offside lower ball joint perished and split
offside front wheel very rusty inside
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
back plates on rear brakes very rusty
gaiter offside lower ball joint perished and split
offside front wheel very rusty inside
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D232 EEA is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 D232 EEA, 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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D232 EEA is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1986.
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