MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Earth strap temp secured.
Both CV boots slight leak.
Both front inner wings corroded/previously repaired with plates and undersealed.
Both rear leaf springs tired.
Drivers door bottom corroded.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear valance has corrosion and previous repairs.
Wiring under bonnet insecure.
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Wrong colour. (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both CV boots slight leak.
Both front inner wings corroded/previously repaired with plates and undersealed.
Both rear leaf springs tired.
Drivers door bottom corroded.
Earth strap temp secured.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear valance has corrosion and previous repairs.
Wiring under bonnet insecure.
Both rear leaf springs tired
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s and o/s rear springs very tired
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s and o/s rear springs very tired
coolant leak
driverside outer door handle missing can still open door from outside
engine bay corroded
horn tone deteriorated
nearside & offside front suspension arm to cross member bushes deteriorated
nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play
slight play in steering rack
undernearth corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
coolant leak
driverside outer door handle missing can still open door from outside
engine bay corroded
horn tone deteriorated
nearside & offside front suspension arm to cross member bushes deteriorated
nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play
slight play in steering rack
undernearth corroded
signs of a possible fuel leak
water leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
signs of a possible fuel leak
water leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
please note reverse lights not working
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front crossmember has slight corrosion around suspension mounting areas
front wipers do not park
offside front wheel arch coroded but not considered a load bearing member
offside rear inner sill has some minor corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front crossmember has slight corrosion around suspension mounting areas
front wipers do not park
offside front wheel arch coroded but not considered a load bearing member
offside rear inner sill has some minor corrosion
corrosion to o/s front inner wing not structual
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
FRONT DISCS ARE LOOKING OVERHEATED + O/S INNER CORRODED, + OUT OF BALANCS 16/22% VERY POOR
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rumble from o/s rear wheel bearing
slight play at brake pedal pivot
EXHAUST MAIN BOX MOUNTINGS ARE PERISHED
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
TYRES RUB WHEN HANGING N/S/F & O/S/REAR
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E401 CPP is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E401 CPP, 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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E401 CPP is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1988.
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