MOT Status
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76,578 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired sticking (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle floor undersealed unable to check some components
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired sticking (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle floor undersealed unable to check some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view overspray on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f wheel bearing play
o/s/r lamp / exhaust
wheel arches corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
n/s/f wheel bearing play
o/s/r lamp / exhaust
wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Aux belt squeaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear exhaust rubber mount missing
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s front wheelarch corroded but no ragged edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight wear developing on nearside front wheel bearings.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K481 DEF is a 1992 Talbot Express in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 K481 DEF, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K481 DEF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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