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ExpiredMileage
105,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner vehicle structure shows signs of corrosion
all underside of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion throughout
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner vehicle structure shows corrosion
Rear hand brake has little reserve travel
all underside of vehicle & all suspension components show signs of corrosion throughout
exhaust heat shield loose
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
outer all arches and outer body showing signs of corrosion
under body of vehicle from front to rear showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking piont (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket missing (7.1.1)
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
outer all arches and outer body showing signs of corrosion
under body of vehicle from front to rear showing signs of corrosion
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under body showing signs of corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Leaf spring splayed and action impaired N/S/R & O/S/R inverted (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear (towing mount) (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under side of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
A/v corrosion through-out vehicle
A/v n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
A/v corrosion through-out vehicle
A/v n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
engine running hot
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
a/v engine runing hot
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear bumper insecure
both front outriggers corroded.
offside mirror is cracked.
offside rear indicator lens is cracked.
slight play in nearside steering rack...
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear bumper insecure
both front outriggers corroded.
offside mirror is cracked.
offside rear indicator lens is cracked.
slight play in nearside steering rack...
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front inner wings are corroded.
offside mirror cracked.
slight play in steering rack at the nearside.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
backing starting to deteroate on front number plate.
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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D924 APA is a 1987 Talbot Express in Blue with a 1,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D924 APA, 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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D924 APA is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1987.
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