MOT Status
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86,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheels sticking out past wheel arches
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheels sticking out past wheel arches
Brake pedal has slight travel
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheels sticking out past arches
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
White light facing rearward
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective flat
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step corrode and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer rear wheel arch to chassic (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside outer sill corroded but not holed
clutch slipping
STONE CHIP TO CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN
VEHICLE CLUTCH BADLY WORN AND SLIPPING
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S UNDER FRONT ARCH CLOSE TO BOTTOM ARM MOUNTING SECTION (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S UNDER FRONT STEP UNDER VEHICLE O/S (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST INSECURE AT DOWN PIPE TO CENTRE PIPE JOIN (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
STONE CHIP TO CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN
VEHICLE CLUTCH BADLY WORN AND SLIPPING
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Corrossion on bonnet, wheel arches and doors covered with tape
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust deteriating
One exhaust mounting ring missing
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion through out
exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust still supported
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
one exhaust mounting missing
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
one exhaust mounting missing
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf cv boot starting to split nsf wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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E481 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 E481 TFD, 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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E481 TFD is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 June 1988.
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