MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
underside of vehicle heavily welded in places
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel pipe leaking no 1 injector pipe (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
underside of vehicle heavily welded in places
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust system noisey
underside of vehicle heavily welded in places
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust system noisey
underside of vehicle heavily welded in places
brake pipes to load sensing valve rusty
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes to load sensing valve rusty
N/S/R SWINGING ARM SLIGHTLY SEIZING. N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
axle beam at rear on near side starting to seize, needs repair.
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
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F379 NUT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 96,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F379 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F379 NUT is a 1988 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 27 September 1988.
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