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85,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front wheel arch's corroded but not likely to cause injury
Nearside Front wing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing bad on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working top side light (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing bad on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak oil leak on engine ()
all four tyres showing signs of perishing on walls
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror bracket broken and mirror arm loose (8.1.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak oil leak on engine ()
all four tyres showing signs of perishing on walls
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight perishing on both rear tyre walls
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake showing slight bind
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
battery insecure
battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel cap incorrect but seals advise
temporary fuel cap fitted
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E253 CCH is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 E253 CCH, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E253 CCH is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1988.
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