MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda sensor broken (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure spring hanger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION
Brake performance not tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear leaf springs corroded
os headlamp cracked
os inner sill corroded
play in steering lower knuckle
rear brake pipe joint insecure
rear tyres worn
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger at front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
light corrosion offside front outrigger
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to front x member
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
foot and hand brake near limit
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f out riggers
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f out riggers & n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings
Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
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H381 AFJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 H381 AFJ, 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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H381 AFJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 August 1990.
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