MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner wing rust but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside wiper blade split
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner wing rust but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside wiper blade split
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
surafce rust to rear inner sills
surface rust to front inner wing
SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFF/SIDE FRONT INNER WING/CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
extensive welding carried out with heavy underseal/sealant
surface rust to underside of vehicle
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
all flexi brake hoses perishing
floor sills chassis and inner wings all corroded badly
offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing badly
offside rear tyre low on tread and perishing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
all flexi brake hoses perishing
floor sills chassis and inner wings all corroded badly
offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing badly
offside rear tyre low on tread and perishing
All four tyres starting to wear on outer side wall.
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Unable to see brakes
both front discs worn but ok on brake test
exhaust blowing at front
o/side rear sill small hole but not near main stress point
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front discs worn but ok on brake test
exhaust blowing at front
o/side rear sill small hole but not near main stress point
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
battery tray corroded
corrosion nearside front wheel arch
corrosion nearside jacking point
corrosion offside front wheel arch
corrosion offside jacking point
fuel cap rubber seal beginning to deteriorate
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
battey tray corroided
corrosion nearside front jacking piont
corrosion nearside front wheel arch
corrosion offside front jacking piont
corrosion offside front wheel arch
exhaust mounting rubbers missing and perished
fuel cap rubber seal beginning to deteriorate
as previous vt32
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion just outside of offside seat belt mount
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
condensation nearside headlamp
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?
Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H826 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H826 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H826 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 13 August 1990.
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