MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
coolant leak from bottom hose to radiator and hoses on engine
fanbelt loose
led headlamp bulbs fitted and deflectors on headlamps
parking brakes imbalanced
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
engine overheating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
engine overheating
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
no free play in front wheel bearings (wheels rotated ok during mot)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
no free play in front wheel bearings (wheels rotated ok during mot)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion front inner wheel arch not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion front inner wheel arch not in a prescribed area
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
excess amounts of thick underseal have been used on the un derside of the vehicle,making it hard to fully inspect.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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NUI 3216 is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 NUI 3216, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NUI 3216 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1988.
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