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ExpiredMileage
103,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer quarter panels by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer quarter panels by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability tie bar mounting bracket bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner sill and floor corroded
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Gas pipes cable tied to brake pipes and rear flexi hose
under side of vehical rusty
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
offside rear and both front tyres perished
front chassis starting to corrode
rear valence corroding
body corrosion at front
chassis corrodig at front
chassis corroding at gearbox mount
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
body corrosion at front
chassis corrodig at front
chassis corroding at gearbox mount
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Undersilled.
Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
spare tyre sidewalls deep cracks
both rear spring shacle bushes perished
chip n.s.f windscreen
o.s.f dip beam poor defination
o.s.f headlight water ingress
o.s.f side repeater deteriated colour
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Various welded plates around prescribed areas
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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E238 MLS is a 1987 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 E238 MLS, 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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E238 MLS is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 August 1987.
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