MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front rubber components perished
Nearside engine mount corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm/ chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front bonnet hinge corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body & under arch panel corrosion
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front rubber components perished
Nearside engine mount corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm/ chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front bonnet hinge corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body & under arch panel corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside headlamp pattern faint
both sides rear body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area
both sides rear spring hanger bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both sides rear body heaverly corroded not in prescribed area
both sides rear spring hanger bushes perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres are perishing
corrosion o/s centre floor sill
corrosion o/s/r undersills BORDERLINE
corrosion on inner wings
n/s/r footbrake effort BORDERLINE
noise on both rear wheel bearings
All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal
All underbody heavily covered in underseal
Condensation to offside front headlamp
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in steering rack
battery insecure
both rear tyre inner walls perishing
condition of both front brake discs
corrosion both front bottom front inner wings o/s/f borderline
corrosion on all front brake pipes
corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes o/s borderline
heavy corrosion on both front chassis rails and floors around front suspension mountings
heavy corrosion on front suspension and rear leaf springs
n/s/f tyre 2mm
play in steering rack n/s
rear brake balance n/s slow
security of both cv boots
Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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D494 UVO is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 D494 UVO, 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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D494 UVO is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1987.
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