MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
all wood body & under body deterioting
brake load sensing valve corroded
brake pipes covered limting checks
exhaust mountaings deterioting
front wipers deterioting
fuel tank slightly damp
n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deterioting
n/s/f lower arm bush deterioting
o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play
rear gear box mountaing slight box
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
all wood body & under body deterioting
brake load sensing valve corroded
brake pipes covered limting checks
exhaust mountaings deterioting
front wipers deterioting
fuel tank slightly damp
n/s/f lower arm bush deterioting
o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play
rear gear box mountaing slight box
wheel trims fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E821 SHA is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 SHA, 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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What year was E821 SHA registered?
E821 SHA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 April 1988.
Is E821 SHA safe to buy?
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