MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower door corroded
Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both o/s and n/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
Offside Front Lower door corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower lower door rusty
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated and two rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Scuttle panel and drivers door bottom corroded and holed
Drivers door bottom corroded.
Windscreen scuttle panel corners corroded.
Brake performance not tested due to servo not working (1.2.1 (g))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Bumper likely to become detached mounting point corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All suspension components have signs of rust forming.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
All suspension component have signs of surface rust forming.
Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated x5 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front innersill starting to corrode
Nearside parking brake reduced effect
extensive welded repairs
ply floor starting to deteriorate
spare tyre defective splits in sidewall
Electrical wiring insecure to trailer socket (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front innersill starting to corrode
Nearside parking brake reduced effect
extensive welded repairs
ply floor starting to deteriorate
spare tyre defective splits in sidewall
battery loose but secure
hand brake slight high travel
nsr tyre perished
slight oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery loose but secure
hand brake slight high travel
nsr tyre perished
slight oil leak
Spare tyre defective
nearside parking brake reduced effect
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Spare tyre defective
nearside parking brake reduced effect
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H516 RKG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 H516 RKG, 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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H516 RKG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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