MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 tyre valves corroded
Bonnet structure weak but secure
Handbrake light not illuminating when operated
Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorted
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
All 4 tyre valves corroded
Bonnet structure weak but secure
Brake fluid low
Handbrake light not illuminating when operated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front crossmember
start of corrosion n/s/r chassis
start of corrosion o/s/f outrigger
start of corrosion o/s/r chassis
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front crossmember
start of corrosion n/s/r chassis
start of corrosion o/s/f outrigger
start of corrosion o/s/r chassis
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion o/s/f under arch rear
corrosion top of bulkhead
start of corrosion both rear chassis
start of corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f body under bonnet
start of corrosion n/s/f door step
start of corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r spring hanger mounts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion o/s/f under arch rear
corrosion top of bulkhead
start of corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f body under bonnet
start of corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis
start of corrosion n/s/f door step
start of corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r spring hanger mounts
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubbers
heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubbers
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front bumper insecure
battory insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside of vehicle rusty
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres slightly deteriorated
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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F462 SHT is a 1989 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 F462 SHT, 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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F462 SHT is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 May 1989.
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