MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp insecure offside and nearside (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system has multiple leaks from most joints (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple joints from manifold to end. Tailpipe is melting the fresh water tank (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high Both sides, beam pattern appears to be of a LHD unit, again both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake is applied (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut to tighten track rod end onto tie rod is only on a few turns (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SCZ 7979 is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 SCZ 7979, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SCZ 7979 registered?
SCZ 7979 is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 October 1985.
Is SCZ 7979 safe to buy?
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