MOT Status
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178,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule multiple (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside repairs undersealed
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
oil leak
Oil leak
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
several exhaust mount rubbers deteroriated n/s seat belt webbing slight damage
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H708 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 H708 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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H708 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1990.
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