MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,567 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fluctuating brake readings
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer boot damp with grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer boot damp with grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
cab corroded outside prescribed
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
cab corroded outside prescribed
wiring poor under bonnet
Both sides front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Front wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner wings corroded(outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both sides front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Front wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner wings corroded(outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewall
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both side rear (2.4.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various areas of corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various areas of corrosion
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to o/s/f outrigger / not affecting its strenght within 30cm of mountings
uneven front tyre wear
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to o/s/f outrigger / not affecting its strenght within 30cm of mountings
uneven front tyre wear
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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F193 SDC is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 F193 SDC, 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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F193 SDC is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1988.
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