MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front c v boot twisted
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Upper indicator bulb not working
Nearside Rear Upper side light not working
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner sill corroded
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Upper indicator bulb not working
Offside Rear Upper side light not working
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside centre front marker light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive signs of (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both outer sills starting to corrode
n/s front inner wheel arch corroded
n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise
o/s front brake binding slightly
play in n/s inner rack arm
o/s/f inner wing holed
some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f inner wing holed
some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front rackarm slight play
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear and o/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front rackarm slight play
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear and o/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front 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 arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts leafspring (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
bodywork in poor condition
o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cut on outer sidewalls but cant see the cords at time of test
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust rubbers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s c/v boot perished
tiny play in n/s trackrod end
exhaust hangers badly perished
front tyres well worn and perished 195/75/16
parkbrake performance low
slight movement at steering column
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E352 HPG is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 E352 HPG, 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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E352 HPG is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 March 1988.
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