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88,662 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at edge of strut turret. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Prevent further corrosion of inner arch seam
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings beginning to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses masked level : kick up to offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings beginning to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses masked level : kick up to offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small crack into front silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake efficiency much less than other
Headlight pattern kick-up masked off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre inner edge cracking
power steering belt worn
temp type fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Drivers outer door handle loose
Reaer panel corroded and loose
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Drivers outer door handle loose
Reaer panel corroded and loose
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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E547 UHA is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 E547 UHA, 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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E547 UHA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 June 1988.
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