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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
under vehicle is corroded but firm and covered in underseal
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
under vehicle is corroded but firm and covered in underseal
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Battery insecure and mount plate insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured and corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
battery light on dash
engine overheating if running for a long time
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
wiper park fault
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and backing sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and backing sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
coolant leak so emissions werent carried out
rear inner arches are tatty
wiper park fault
surface corrosion to underside
Battery insecure
engine missfire
front brake discs corroded
nearside inner and outter sill excess corroded outwith prescribed area
offside bonnet hinge area excess corroded
rear brakes 31 percent imbalance
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Battery insecure
engine missfire
front brake discs corroded
nearside inner and outter sill excess corroded outwith prescribed area
offside bonnet hinge area excess corroded
rear brakes 31 percent imbalance
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight corrosion on brake pipe front to rear at front
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H548 USA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H548 USA, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H548 USA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 February 1991.
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