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O/S AND N/S REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE VERY WEAK AND SLIGHTLY BENDING DOWNWARDS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LAMP IS DAMAGED AND NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battery wiring terminals (4.11 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member and inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
All suspension & steering components corroding
Both front outer CV gaiters deteriorating
Exhaust system in poor condition & corroded
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to the legal limit
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear brake ferrules corroded
Various oil weeps
Both front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating
Both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating
Exhaust system deteriorating
General underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear centre brake pipe ferrule corroded
Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when wheel rotated by hand
Various oil leaks
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating
Both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating
Both offside front brake flexi hose ferrules to caliper corroded
Both offside front brake pipe / flexi hose ferrule securing clips missing but secure
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front brake pads wearing thin
General underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside front brake pipe / flexi hose ferrule securing clip missing but secure
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition / swollen
Rear centre brake pipe ferrule corroded
Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when wheel rotated by hand
Various oil leaks
Both front outer CV gaiters deteriorating
Brake fluid level low
Coolant level low
Exhaust system in poor condition
Front & rear brake ferrules corroding
Front brake discs in slight poor condition
Front brake discs slightly warped
Lower engine & gearbox mount bush deteriorating
Nearside front headlamp cracked
Rear brake drums slightly warped
Rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorating
Stone chip in windscreen
Underside of vehicle corroding
Various oil leaks
general corrosion to all chassis and suspension
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s/f rack gaiter slighty twisted
rear gearbox mount poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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H987 BGW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 H987 BGW, 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 BGW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 April 1991.
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