MOT Status
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75,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and o/s inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and o/s inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s ferrules have split the rubber reenforcing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber bands deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s ferrules have split the rubber reenforcing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber bands deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing in middle (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded thin in places not blowing yet
outer sill corroded but strengh not effected
strut top bearings stiff to turn when weight off vehicle
various exhaust rubbers are perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing in middle (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded thin in places not blowing yet
outer sill corroded but strengh not effected
strut top bearings stiff to turn when weight off vehicle
various exhaust rubbers are perished
travel on hand brake lever
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
travel on hand brake lever
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear door stepper board mounting insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear door stepper board mounting insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust held up by rope and tiraps buty is secure
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s outer cv boot has a small pin hole in it
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K781 MAE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 K781 MAE, 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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K781 MAE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 October 1992.
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