MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,064 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both front brake discs inner surface area poor
both front outer c.v boots deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across rear axle at cylinder ends poor condition (1.1.11 (c))
both front outer c.v boots deteriorated
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal going to the floor before vehicle stopped (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across rear axle at cylinder ends poor condition (1.1.11 (c))
both front outer c.v boots deteriorated
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front understep corroding
Nearside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front understep corroding
Offside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front understep corroding
Nearside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front understep corroding
Offside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both images faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front w/bearing play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake application uneven 32% imbalance (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on instead of tail light. (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear spring leaves covered not allowing full inspection
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
low effort nearside handbrake
rear spring leaves covered not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
brake master cylinder seals deteriorated
filler neck deteriorated(borderline)
free play detected in steering column(borderline)
n/s steering rack boot deteriorated
n/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)
o/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)
both batteries insecure
brake fluid low
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
brake master cylinder seals deteriorated
filler neck deteriorated(borderline)
free play detected in steering column(borderline)
n/s steering rack boot deteriorated
n/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)
o/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)
both batteries insecure
brake fluid low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Secondary battery cable trailing on drive shaft tempary repair carried out (secured to body)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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H701 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 H701 LEF, 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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H701 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 September 1990.
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