MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Engine mounting worn slightly
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Slight Corrosion underside
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter clip broken but gaiter still secure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outline marker lamp missing Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Screw (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Outline marker lamp missing Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine mounting worn slightly
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter clip broken but gaiter still secure
Nearside Front Slight Corrosion underside
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Slight corrosion underside
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear axle brakes on both sides binding slightly
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front rear axle brake binding slightly
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracked (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear axle brake binding slightly
front bumper badly corroded behind reg plate
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front rear axle brake binding slightly
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracked (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear axle brake binding slightly
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades deteriorated (8.2.2)
front bumper badly corroded behind reg plate
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
reversing light lens o/s/r missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
headlight switch insecure on dash
reversing light lens o/s/r missing
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H702 TAW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 H702 TAW, 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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H702 TAW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H702 TAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for H702 TAW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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