MOT Status
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44,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front wheel arch corroded /taped over
Offside front inner wing beginning to corrode.
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front wheel arch corroded /taped over
Offside front inner wing beginning to corrode.
Oil leak
Oil leak.
Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Tie bar bent upwards , hitting chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight travel on footbrake
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust mount rubbers worn
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake low effort
osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded
rear axle starting to tighten up
handbrake slightly low effort
handbrake warning light illuminated on dashboard
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion on brake back plates
Corrosion on front to back brake pipes
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F863 EKM is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 F863 EKM, 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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F863 EKM is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 October 1988.
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