MOT Status
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108,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front inner wheel aches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear offside rear shock casings
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear upper brace bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and central nearside central (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and central nearside central (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
rear leaf springs weak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
rear leaf springs weak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front inner arches starting to corrode
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front inner arches starting to corrode
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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H23 ODC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 H23 ODC, 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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H23 ODC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 May 1991.
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