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Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All four road wheels corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
All four road wheels corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All Four road wheels corroded
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
various pipes rusty
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
hand brake cable rusty
various pipes rusty
various hose ferules rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
areas of corrosion to underside
exhaust in poor condition
exhaust poorly repaired
front disc poor
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear rollbar end link bushes worn
Slight corrosion to o/s/r spring front mount
Slight rear light interaction
Wipers poor
n/s/f tyre gettting low
o/s/f tyre a little low
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Bolt loose on n/s/f suspension arm inner mount plate - not affecting arm security
Oil leak
Rear rollbar end link bushes worn
Slight corrosion to o/s/r spring front mount
Slight rear light interaction
Some corrosion to n/s/f inner arch area - close to limit
Wipers poor
n/s/f tyre gettting low
o/s/f tyre a little low
slight play lower swivel
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
slight play lower swivel
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
n/s/f cv boot pos
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
no towing device mounted
o/s/r 2nd side lamp bulb in lamp not working
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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H228 MEF is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 H228 MEF, 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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H228 MEF is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 February 1991.
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