MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted
under side covered in thick under seal
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both outer sills slightly corroded
front discs corroded
water in nearside headlight
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both outer sills slightly corroded
front discs corroded
water in nearside headlight
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
water in nearside headlight
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
grease around nearside driveshaft gaiter
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
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)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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H42 XYO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 H42 XYO, 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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H42 XYO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H42 XYO safe to buy?
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