MOT Status
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58,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
cab step mountings corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
cab step mountings corroded
Battery insecure
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bulb not working to n/s/r position lamp
Battery insecure
bulb not working to n/s/r position lamp
o/s/r tyre has cuts on outer shoulder. no cords visable
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s/r tyre has cuts on outer shoulder. no cords visable
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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H786 XJX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 H786 XJX, 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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What year was H786 XJX registered?
H786 XJX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 April 1991.
Is H786 XJX safe to buy?
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