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80,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch upper plating front area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch lower plating at previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg within engine compartment near lower arm rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front headlamp dipped beam poor beam pattern and light output but meets minimum requirements at time of test
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 12v starting battery (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch upper plating front area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch lower plating at previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg within engine compartment near lower arm rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front headlamp dipped beam poor beam pattern and light output but meets minimum requirements at time of test
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg rear section within engine compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg rear section within engine compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse Lamp Inoperative
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front bottom arms slight play
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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H129 FFH is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 H129 FFH, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H129 FFH is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H129 FFH safe to buy?
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