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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Excuse rubber brackets perishing and 2 missing
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on both inner front weel arches (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Corrosion at bonnet hinge area
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Glass broken . also has product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working Top lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective All four support rubber O rings (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Corrosion at bonnet hinge area and in an old steel box tank at rear
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber mounting perishing/cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Leaf spring --first 2 leafs are not in the correct position .
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabaliser rubber bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust support rings perishing
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has one leaf out of alignment
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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working Both high level lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabaliser rubber bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust support rings perishing
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has one leaf out of alignment
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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower radiator x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front head lamp fitted with beam bender
Nearside Front head lamp lense slight damage
Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear shock absorber bush perished
moderate wear to lower gear box rubber mounting
moderate wear to lower steering column joint
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected gear box mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower radiator x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front excessive corrosion to inner wing under bonnet[not perscribed area]
Nearside Front head lamp fitted with beam bender
Nearside Front head lamp lense slight damage
Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear shock absorber bush perished
moderate wear to lower gear box rubber mounting
moderate wear to lower steering column joint
slight perishing to all exhaust rubber mounts
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside head lamp lense has beam bender fitted
Nearside headlamp lense damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area in various places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front slight outer step area corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside mirror glass damaged
all x4 rubber exhaust mounts perished
moderate corrosion to front radiator support x-member
moderate corrosion to scuttle panel
moderate wear to centre steering column joint
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside headlamp lense damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area in various places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front slight outer step area corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside mirror glass damaged
all x4 rubber exhaust mounts perished
moderate corrosion to front radiator support x-member
moderate corrosion to scuttle panel
moderate wear to centre steering column joint
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery light on dimmly on dash
crack in n/s head lamp lense
service brake efficenticy only just met requirements
slight deterioration to n/s/r and o/s/r shocker bushes
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery light on dimmly on dash
crack in n/s head lamp lense
service brake efficenticy only just met requirements
slight deterioration to n/s/r and o/s/r shocker bushes
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
moderate corrosion to front and centre exhaust system
various corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch not yet through
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Excessive water leak from rear coolant pipe at the back of engine
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
moderate corrosion to front and centre exhaust system
moderate play offside front track rod end
various corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch not yet through
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
excessive corrosion to auxilery water tank n/s
moderate corrosion to centre box exhaust system
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
excessive corrosion to auxilery water tank n/s
moderate corrosion to centre box exhaust system
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ferrule ends on all flex brake pipes crroded not excessive
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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H227 EOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 H227 EOD, 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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H227 EOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1991.
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