MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements camera fitted between letters (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres perished
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STASRTE TO CORROD
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
both front brake discs are corroded
both front brakes are fluctuating
exhaust support hangers are perished
o/s/r tyre is heavily perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front brake discs are corroded
both front brakes are fluctuating
exhaust support hangers are perished
o/s/r tyre is heavily perished
both front brake discs are corroded
head lights deteriorated
horn on bonnet !
n/s/f tyre inner side wall is perished
o/s/r tyre is perished
wiper size
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front brake discs are corroded
head lights deteriorated
horn on bonnet !
n/s/f tyre inner side wall is perished
o/s/r tyre is perished
wiper size
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bat loose
n/s/f brake pipes x3 above steering rack corroded
n/s/f tyre worn inside edge
o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber burst
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/f brake pipes x3 above steering rack corroded
n/s/f tyre worn inside edge
o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber burst
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
n/s and o/s/f door steps insecure
front lower bumper brackets sticking out
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front bottom ball joint gaitor split
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H801 GEC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 H801 GEC, 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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H801 GEC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1991.
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