MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,927 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
advise check on coolant fan, engine temperature gauge was very high during test
body holed behind both headlamps
nearside front outer sill holed
rear valance corroded and holed at offside
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
advise check on coolant fan, engine temperature gauge was very high during test
body holed behind both headlamps
nearside front outer sill holed
rear valance corroded and holed at offside
Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
body corroded and holed behind both headlamps
nearside front sill holed, outwith prescribed area
oil leak
rear valance corroded and holed at offside
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
body corroded and holed behind both headlamps
nearside front sill holed, outwith prescribed area
oil leak
rear valance corroded and holed at offside
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mtg corroded ,bolt on section ,advise new . (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front bumper support brackets corroded
corrosion forming vehicle underside
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front lower panel corroded below battery area
windscreen laminated layer detieriorating lower edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front lower panel corroded below battery area
windscreen laminated layer detieriorating lower edge
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
discs corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
discs corroded
Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F68 MMY is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F68 MMY, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F68 MMY is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 June 1989.
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