MOT Status
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96,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel all across (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all exhaust rubbers heavily perished
all suspension rubbers perished
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel all across (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all exhaust rubbers heavily perished
all suspension rubbers perished
Front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion both front inner wings
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion both front inner wings
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bonnet support panel corroded
both rear springs weak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bonnet support panel corroded
both rear springs weak
Bonnet support panel corroded
Both rear springs weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet support panel corroded
Both rear springs weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Surface corrosion front crossmember
Surface corrosion offside and nearside front outer arches
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Surface corrosion front crossmember
Surface corrosion offside and nearside front outer arches
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear shockabosbers bushes perished
corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wings
corrosion on scuttle panel
exhaust rubbers perished
o/s and n/s front wheel arches corroded
exhaust rubbers perished
rear shock bushes perished
both front road spring corroded
corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch
exhaust rubbers in poor condition
rear shock absorber bushes deteriating
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front road spring corroded
corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch
exhaust rubbers in poor condition
rear shock absorber bushes deteriating
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r slight bind
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
off side and near side front discs rusty
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs rusty
n/s waste tank rusted and leacking?
rear spring rear mountings rusty
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust mountings cracking
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?
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F448 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F448 LNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F448 LNU is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 17 May 1989.
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