MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody Schultz
Underbody corroded
Underbody corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pipe Mountings Broken and insecure (corrosion) (1.2.1 (g))
Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded
Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rusting to o/s/f inner panel
slight binding to n/s/r wheel
some rusting to underside
exhaust protrudes body
exhaust rubbers broken but system secure
rusting to wing panels inner front by brake brackets
some rusting to underside
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust protrudes body
exhaust rubbers broken but system secure
rusting to wing panels inner front by brake brackets
some rusting to underside
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under bonnet & o/s sill area. (1.9.2a)
Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
chassis to bumper attachment area corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Both front inner and outer sills are corroded
Center exhaust rubbers have snapped rear exhaust rubber are perished
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front inner and outer sills are corroded
Center exhaust rubbers have snapped rear exhaust rubber are perished
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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H201 KLJ is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H201 KLJ, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H201 KLJ is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1991.
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