MOT Status
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104,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect mask off kick up (4.1.2 (c))
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 too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Corrosion to front of inner wheel arch.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamp (4.1.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs rusty
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
belt noisey
nearside rear tyre perished in poor condtion
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front exhaust joint loose
nearside front+ offside front + offside rear tyre's perished and in very poor condition can not see any cord showing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
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H585 EDB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H585 EDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H585 EDB registered?
H585 EDB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 31 January 1991.
Is H585 EDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for H585 EDB shows 36 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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