MOT Status
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67,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes siezed (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brings on all lights (4.5.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear front spring eye hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure all rear u bolts loos (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion under side
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and both out riggers (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Light unit slightly insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering rack has slight play at offside
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Battery insecure
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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XBZ 7804 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 XBZ 7804, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBZ 7804 registered?
XBZ 7804 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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