MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
exhaust front pipe corroding
front chassis rails corroding
nearside front wing corroded
offside front inner arch and battery tray corroded
rear suspension arms corroding
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% nearside binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where front Chassis meets galvanised chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing near suspension mount corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush And corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush And corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front jacking points corroded
front wheel arches corroded
nearside front inner wheel arch corroding
rear shock bushes perished and split
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
corrosion around nearside front jacking point
oil leak
rear shock bushes perished and split
exhaust mounts perished
rear shock bushes split
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
front jacking points corroded
front wings corroding
nearside rear suspension movement partially siezed
rear shock bushes split
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
front jacking points corroded
front wings corroding
nearside rear suspension movement partially siezed
rear shock bushes split
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all front brake hose ends corroding
front door steps corroding
offside rear shock bush perished and spliting
underside surface corrosion
nearside front tyre wearing low
offside rack gaiter perished
offside rear shock bushes cracked
exhaust in poor condition
nearside front tyre worn low on edge of tread
nearside rear tyre perished
rear shock bushes spliting
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust in poor condition
nearside front tyre worn low on edge of tread
nearside rear tyre perished
rear shock bushes spliting
Nearside front tyre worn low.
Offside Rear 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front jacking point badly corroded.
Rear shock bushs perished.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rubbers starting to perish
nearside front jacking point damaged
nearside front tyre getting close to limit
nearside rear shock bush starting to split and wear,
slight play in nearside front hub
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rubbers starting to split
rear shocks corroding and bushes deteriating
both front inner wings corroded
exhaust shortend
offside rear shock bush spliting
slight play in nearside rear top shock mount
slight play in offside front top strut mount
surface corrosion on tow bar
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front inner wings corroded
exhaust shortend
offside rear shock bush spliting
slight play in nearside rear top shock mount
slight play in offside front top strut mount
surface corrosion on tow bar
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front inner sills corroded
oil leak
rear shock bushes spliting
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front inner sills corroded
oil leak
rear shock bushes spliting
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
rear of exhaust in poor condision
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front discs corroded
exaust mounting starting to split
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PAM 596M is a 1990 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 PAM 596M, 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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PAM 596M is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 March 1990.
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