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Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle metal frame for wooden floor panels in living area has started to corrode away but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
reverse light inoperative
wooden floor panels in living areas has started to go rotten from under-side of vehicle
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch holed and corroded near suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle metal frame for wooden floor panels in living area has started to corrode away but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
reverse light inoperative
wooden floor panels in living areas has started to go rotten from under-side of vehicle
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
reverse light inoperative
side step held up with cable ties
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
reverse light inoperative
side step held up with cable ties
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder damp around mounting point
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Side step insecure held by cable ties
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested handbrake (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested handbrake (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake master cylinder damp around mounting point
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Side step insecure held by cable ties
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front bumper corroded
several points front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front bumper corroded
several points front chassis corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Body has slight corrosion both inner body seal (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective gearbox back ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts missing and broken centre box (7.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion both inner body seal (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective gearbox back ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
LOWER ENGINE STABILIZER DETERIORATED
O/S/R BODY HAS RUBBED ON TYRE
EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
LOWER ENGINE STABILIZER DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BUMPER (6.1.C.1)
O/S/R BODY HAS RUBBED ON TYRE
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
lower engine mounting deteriorated
one exhaust rubber mounting ring broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
lower engine mounting deteriorated
one exhaust rubber mounting ring broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
coolent bottle empty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
coolent bottle empty
Gearbox mounting defective
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
engine lower mounting split
o/s head lamp poor beam pattern
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
lower engine mounting bush perished
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
lower engine mounting bush perished
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight leak on center cap on steering rack
slight play in n/s and o/s rear w/ bearings
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
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M168 SKE is a 1995 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 1995 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 M168 SKE, 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 31 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M168 SKE is a 1995 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1995.
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