MOT Status
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105,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Torsion bar bush beginning to perish
Offside Front Torsion bar bush beginning to perish
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Underside covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.
Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)
Front brake disc’s pitted
Vehicle covered in under seal
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc’s pitted
Vehicle covered in under seal
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf springs have sufficient travel but are showing signs of tiredness
nearside rear hand brake cable outer cover is split
slight corrosion on both front wheel arches
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight corrosion under the bonnet area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener fractured (2.5.C.2b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside rear hand brake cable outer cover is split
slight corrosion on both front wheel arches
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight corrosion under the bonnet area
slight rust on brake pipes
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?
Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
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F803 DRN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F803 DRN, 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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F803 DRN is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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