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All under vehicle covered in underseal
Both sills slightly corroded and covered in underseal
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
crack in nearside lower windscreen
exhaust system corroded and small leak
nearside & offside front wheel bearings slight play
undernearth corroded
exhaust system corroded
guter rail corroded
lower windscreen damaged
nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play
undernearth corroded
crack to lower half of windscreen
nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play
some brake pipes starting to corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
crack in windscreen
nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes starting to crack
nearside rear & offside rear shocker bushes starting to crack
nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness
offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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F234 SMC is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 F234 SMC, 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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How do I check the history of F234 SMC?
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What year was F234 SMC registered?
F234 SMC is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 September 1988.
Is F234 SMC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F234 SMC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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