MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all wheel bearings have play
brake pipes corroded
exhaust hangers deteriorated one missing
leaf springs corroded
nsf tyre perished
osr tyre slightly mishaped
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust clamp tight but not holding exhaust together
nsf tyre cut and perished no cords showing
osf brake pipes corroded
osr wheel bearing noisy
timing belt cover loose with loose bolts close to belt
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust clamp tight but not holding exhaust together
nsf tyre cut and perished no cords showing
osf brake pipes corroded
osr wheel bearing noisy
timing belt cover loose with loose bolts close to belt
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil level on "MIN"
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight corrosion N/S/F CHASSIS ABOVE DRIVE SHAFT.
Starter operation unreliable.
both nearside tyres perished on sidewalls.
evidence of nearside front tyre fouling inner wing on full lock - not seen during test.
exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating.
front suspension arms, tie bar bushes perishing.
nearside outer c.v boot damp - poss pinhole.
nearside steering rack worn.
offside rear suspension helper/airbag damp.
rear anti-roll bar link arms, bushes worn to limit.
rear exhaust system deteriorating.
slight rear brake imbalance - nearside greater than offside.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H263 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 H263 FFK, 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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H263 FFK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 May 1991.
Is H263 FFK safe to buy?
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