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87,820 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and has small pinholes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
brake pedal operation spongy
handbrake nearing end of working travel
rear suspension sagging
underside of vehicle, brake/fuel system and suspension components coated with paint/underseal
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked , (DOT code 2013 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine gearbox oil leak
handbrake nearing end of working travel
underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded / coated with underseal/paint
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit leisure battery (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside and heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front brake flexi hoses not secured properly
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake lever hits drivers seat
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody undersealed
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front A pillar slight corrosion
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of underbody front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parts of underbody and inner wheel arches heavily repaired by welding
slight corrosion at both rear spring mounts
slight oil leak at gearbox
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
lower front inner wheel arches/inner wings corroded
Battery insecure under seat (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
nearside front upper and lower inner wheel arch corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split
Electrical wiring insecure at lower offside front (1.9.2a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
both front lower inner wheel arches corroded
front brake pipes and flexi ferrules heavily greased
welded repairs heavily undersealed
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling steering rack gaiter (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/step (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
both front lower inner wheel arches corroded
front brake pipes and flexi ferrules heavily greased
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H987 ASP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 H987 ASP, 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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H987 ASP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1991.
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