MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BUMPER AND GRILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING ANCHOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust mounting defective 4 HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING ANCHOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front bodywork under battery tray corroded
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bad earth (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front bodywork under battery tray corroded
Nearside and offside rear spring front mounts slightly corroded
Nearside front c/v boot slightly deteriorated
offside front tyre perished
Both rear spring mounting slightly corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
offside headlamp loose
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14C (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both rear spring mounting slightly corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
offside headlamp loose
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside and offside rear springs have corrosion on front and rear mounting points
Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front inner sills
Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front jacking points
both headlamps are loose
Braking system leaking Master cylinder/servo (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside and offside rear springs have corrosion on front and rear mounting points
Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front inner sills
Slight corrosion on nearside and offside front jacking points
both headlamps are loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint flange (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside reflectors slightly tarnished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake is slightly lazy in operation
Nearside Rear brake is slightly lower in effort
Nearside Rear brake may require adjustment or repair on or before the next service interval
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wing, in engine bay, under head lamp (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear of, end of cab sill under side, as joins to out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly misted (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear spring, front & rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3)
offside & nearside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint flange (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside reflectors slightly tarnished (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake is slightly lazy in operation
Nearside Rear brake is slightly lower in effort
Nearside Rear brake may require adjustment or repair on or before the next service interval
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wing, in engine bay, under head lamp (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion rear of, end of cab sill under side, as joins to out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly misted (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear spring, front & rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3)
offside & nearside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
in genral bad condition
ADVISE CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY
ADVISE O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING RUSTY
ADVISE CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY
ADVISE O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING RUSTY
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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E622 RRL is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 E622 RRL, 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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E622 RRL is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1988.
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