MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,804 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
NEARSIDE DOOR STEP SILL & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEELARCH CORRODING
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW/SPIT FROM MANIFOLD AREA
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS - SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS
NEARSIDE DOOR STEP SILL & OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEELARCH CORRODING
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW/SPIT FROM MANIFOLD AREA
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS - SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE (8.2.2)
slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area
slight play in both n/s wheel bearings
unable to visually check brake pads
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
0/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/f inner wheelarch/flitch corroding - not structural or within a prescribed area but advise attention
slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area
slight play in n/s front & rear wheel bearings
unable to visually check brake pads
brake pads not checked
front brake discs starting to rust
headlamps starting to rust
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
steel brake pipes starting to rust
both rear leaf springs starting to flatern
exhaust rubbers starting to split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear leaf springs starting to flatern
exhaust rubbers starting to split
n/s headlamp light intensity reduced - reflector deteriorating
n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perishing
o/s/r brake binding slightly
rear registration plate deteriorating
slight play in both front & nearside rear wheel bearings
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front brake discs corroding - advise to be replaced
n/s headlamp light intensity reduced - reflector deteriorating
n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perishing
o/s/r brake binding slightly
rear registration plate deteriorating
slight play in both front & nearside rear wheel bearings
front brake discs rusting on inner faces
rear registration plate deteriorating
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs rusting on inner faces
rear registration plate deteriorating
slight play in both front wheel bearings
n/s and o/s/f inner wings becoming weak in places
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s and o/s/f inner wings becoming weak in places
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s track rod end rubber split
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F842 KNN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 F842 KNN, 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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F842 KNN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1989.
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