MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE PEDAL PADS IS WORN
FUEL CAP IS WORN
N/S/ FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
N/S/R UPPER ADITIONAL LAMP IS INOP
O/S/F INDICATOR MOUNT IS DAMAGED
O/S/F TYRE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
OIL LEAKS
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TRACK ROD END
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R 1ST WHEEL BEARING
THE FRONT INNER WINGS AND REAR INNER ARCHES ARE CORRODED
THE N/S/R AND O/S/R POSITION LAMPS ARE DAMAGED
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
BRAKE PEDAL PADS IS WORN
FUEL CAP IS WORN
N/S/ FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
N/S/R UPPER ADITIONAL LAMP IS INOP
O/S/F INDICATOR MOUNT IS DAMAGED
O/S/F TYRE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
OIL LEAKS
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TRACK ROD END
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R 1ST WHEEL BEARING
THE FRONT INNER WINGS AND REAR INNER ARCHES ARE CORRODED
THE N/S/R AND O/S/R POSITION LAMPS ARE DAMAGED
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front & rear suspension corroded
general condition of vehicle ( POOR )
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front & rear suspension corroded
general condition of vehicle ( POOR )
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Spare tyre defective
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general corrosion to under side /
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H160 EFK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H160 EFK, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H160 EFK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1991.
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