MOT Status
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134,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front brake flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray badly corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated All front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Bumper insecure Both front bumper corner mountings badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bottom of both A pillars badly corroded (Below windscreen) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing x3 sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery tray corroded
General body corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Temp fuel cap fitted
Underside corroded
Battery tray corroded
General body corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Temp fuel cap
Underside corroded
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
General corrosion of body
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to battery tray
Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Anti pendulum mount (6.1.D.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox oil leak evident
General corrosion of body
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Spare tyre defective Perished to excess ()
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working And Nearside side repeater (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to being heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Anti pendulum mount (6.1.D.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox oil leak evident
General corrosion of body
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Spare tyre defective Perished to excess ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear brake is slightly binding on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear brake is slightly binding on
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres perished
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake discs corroded
front registration plate condition poor
stone damage to screen
vehicle body corroded generally
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E87 EMX is a 1988 Talbot Express in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 E87 EMX, 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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E87 EMX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1988.
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