MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s sill slight corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill [front and rear] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front seats slightly loose
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both sills slightly corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Translucent film top of windscreen
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Translucent film top of windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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M353 RRA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 M353 RRA, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M353 RRA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1994.
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