MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated AS MARKED WITH CHALK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush perished and ineffective (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in Chassis as indicated with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underneath headlamp area and with 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness UPPER PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer CV GAITER PERISHED BUT NOT ALLOWING DIRT INSIDE
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion lower panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Body has slight corrosion lower panel (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion struture and body
slight movement in front seats
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill behind the offside rear wheel (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside lower sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. differnet size tyres on the front nearside odd side to rest on vehicle (4.1.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside lower door sill inner and outer (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
movement in drivers and passenger seat but still secure
slight play in both front wheels
spare tyre defective
wipers smearing washers on offside only just hit the screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust mountings perished.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust mountings perished.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
rear no plate deteriorated o/s front inner wing corrosion rear inner wheel arch seams heavily corroded
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H418 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 H418 UHD, 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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H418 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1990.
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