MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
heavily undersealed
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
heavily undersealed
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling on moving steering components (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired beam for coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired beam for coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F340 KCU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F340 KCU, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F340 KCU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 January 1989.
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