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ExpiredMileage
82,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside and offside door steps corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner wings rusty
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Outer sills
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
wheel trims
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill /central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill /central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion front bumper irons
corrosion front inner arch panels
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch
corrosion o/s inner sill
corrosion o/s outer sill
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion/damage rear cross member
crack in o/s door mirror glass
exhaust ring rubber broken
fuel pipes/hoses in poor condition under bonnet
wheel arches tapped up
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion front bumper irons
corrosion front inner arch panels
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch
corrosion o/s inner sill
corrosion o/s outer sill
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion/damage rear cross member
crack in o/s door mirror glass
exhaust ring rubber broken
fuel pipes/hoses in poor condition under bonnet
wheel arches tapped up
corrosion front bumper iron
corrosion o/s inner sill panel
corrosion o/s/f brake hose ferule and brake pipe
corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch panel at top and rear
corrosion o/s/r inner arch panel
corrosion starting o/s outer sill and rear arch panel
fuel pipes under bonnet in poor condition
wheel arches tapped up
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches at front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Front bumper loose
corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch behind wheel
fuel pipes under bonnet very poor condition recommend replace
hole in rear panel corrosion rear lip and bracket broken
n/s/f inner and outer sill,chassis and inner wheel arch behind wheel holed but not within prescribed area
o/s/f brake flexy hose ferules rusty
pipes under vehicle rusty
rusty wheel arches have been taped up
corrosion front inner wheel arches
corrosion n/s outer sill/weak
corrosion n/s/f outrigger to inner/outer sill panel
corrosion o/s/f inner wing
corrosion rear back panel
front bumper loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
corrosion front inner wheel arches
corrosion n/s outer sill/weak
corrosion n/s/f outrigger to inner/outer sill panel
corrosion o/s/f inner wing
corrosion rear back panel
front bumper loose
bushes on the front stabalizer arms very perished
exhaust in very poor condition
front bumper loose
fuel smell under the bonnet ,fuel pipes are old recommend replace fuel pipes
in front of both front wheels and front inner wheel arches rusty and holed
mud flaps are loose
n/s inner and outer sills rusted and holed
n/s/f outrigger rusted and holed
n/s/r lower quarter panel very rusty and weak
o/s inner and outer sills rusty
rear panel weak rusted ,and holed in two places
slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing
very rusty and weak under the dash on the o/s
wipers poor
front brake flexy hoses perished
lip under the n/s and o/s inner wheel arches very rusty and weak
mud flaps loose
n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches rusted and holed at the front
n/s/f inner sill to sill lip rusted and holed in three places
oil on the gearbox
rear door handle possible fault
slight glow on the battery light
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
front brake flexy hoses perished
lip under the n/s and o/s inner wheel arches very rusty and weak
mud flaps loose
n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches rusted and holed at the front
n/s/f inner sill to sill lip rusted and holed in three places
oil on the gearbox
rear door handle possible fault
slight glow on the battery light
some wireing under the bonnet loose
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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H957 XCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 H957 XCH, 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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H957 XCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1991.
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