MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre step loose (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre step loose (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes that are not coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes due to being coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre deteriorating
both front forward reaction arm bushes are deteriorated
both rear shockers have corrosion the the casing / body
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust and risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes that are not coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes due to being coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre deteriorating
both front forward reaction arm bushes are deteriorated
both rear shockers have corrosion the the casing / body
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower tow bar showing signs of corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second box (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight splitting to all 4 tyres
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Splitting to nearside front tyre
Splitting to nearside rear tyre
Splitting to offside front tyre
Gearbox mounting defective
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs rusty
front silencer leaking
o/s side marker in/op
tail pipe cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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OIL 8198 is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 OIL 8198, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OIL 8198 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1990.
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