MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill corrded
x2 front jacking points corroded
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point corroded
corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength most panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point corroded
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
underbody corroded
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
BRAKE SERVO HOSE POOR CONDITION
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
rear brakes only just met requirments
slight binding from o/s/r brake
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
rear brakes only just met requirments
slight binding from o/s/r brake
FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION
O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre perished
offside inner steering rack joint has slight play
servo hose has slight deterioration
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre perished
offside steering rack inner joint has slight play
servo hose slight deterioration
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front wheel rim heavily corroded
offside and nearside front brake flexis secured with cable ties
unable to fully check welding repairs due to underseal
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front wheel rim heavily corroded
offside and nearside front brake flexis secured with cable ties
unable to fully check welding repairs due to underseal
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K574 BEF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K574 BEF, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K574 BEF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1993.
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