MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
areas to under side corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front outer wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
areas to under side corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
tyres dated 2002,2003,2005
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery cables (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
tyres dated 2002,2003,2005
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
areas to front inner wheel arches and engine room corroded
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
areas to front inner wheel arches and engine room corroded
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS BECOMING CORRODED
FRONT BUMBER INSECURE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED
SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH RACK ENDS
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wings rusty and weak ok at time of test
corrosion to bodywork at front of vehicle
slight end play in both sides of steering rack
slight freeplay in both rear wheels
slight noise from off side rear wheel when spun possibly wheel bearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch worn
corrosion to bodywork of vehicle
front and rear suspension bushes starting to perish and split
front number plate dis coloured
slight freeplay in near side rear wheel
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Winscreeen wiper mounts in scuttle loose
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlamp misted up
Scuttle panel rotten around wiper apertures
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside windscreen wiper spindle mounting corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside windscreen wiper spindle mounting corroded
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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E821 MHN is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 E821 MHN, 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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E821 MHN is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1988.
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