MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion underneath to body and all suspension and steering components
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to steady arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear springs deteriorated
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 2 bulges around rim (5.2.3 (k))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet not locking all the way (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to steady arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear springs deteriorated
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Spare tyre defective tyre heavily perished and splitting on outer sidewall ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer drivers door release handle insecure
Offside Front forward section of inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advise: exhaust mountings becoming cracked
Advise: exhaust mountings becoming cracked
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal travel seems a little long but no creeping noticed.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
brake pedal travel seems a little long but no creeping noticed.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F944 DFD is a 1989 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F944 DFD, 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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F944 DFD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1989.
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