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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner sill
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner sill
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed / not effecting emissions test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed / not effecting emissions test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly nsr
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))
all brake pipes and suspension components/ underbody covered in underseal.
both front inner arches corroded and holes outwith prescribed area
front fog light bracket holed and corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both front inner arches corroded and holes outwith prescribed area
exhaust baffles detached in rear exhaust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed outwith prescribed area
Offside Front Inner arch holed and corroded outwith prescribed area
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))
Emissions not tested engine getting hot (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected inner sill area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed outwith prescribed area
Offside Front Inner arch holed and corroded outwith prescribed area
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))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure nut not peened/not locked (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement g box link bar bushing (6.1.D.1a)
vibration coming from front of vehicle quite severe but unable to find origin during mot
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
vibration coming from front of vehicle quite severe but unable to find origin during mot
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
four remaining brake pipes coated with underseal, unable to asses condition.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
four remaining brake pipes coated with underseal, unable to asses condition.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside centre body to chassis mount bolt apears to be missing
water tank strap insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside centre body to chassis mount bolt apears to be missing
water tank strap insecure
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf step holed and corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
the offside front headlamp has an ingress of water
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H305 LHN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 H305 LHN, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H305 LHN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 October 1990.
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