MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
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))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavily patch welded in sections underneath
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front A post has corrosion on lower door hinge and upper section
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fixed to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever partially releases when mechanism mmoved from side to side (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Heavily patch welded in sections underneath
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front A post has corrosion on lower door hinge and upper section
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fixed to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
heavily patch welded
tow bar electrics inoperative
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp insecure both front (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch in numerous places as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill insusfficient weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
majority of welds insufficient welds
tow bar electrics inoperative
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear bot rear tyre side walls cracking
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear bot rear tyre side walls cracking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in offside steering rack
underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
offside front outrigger holed outside of prescribed area
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advance corrosion on all inner wheel arches
o/s/f out rigger corroded and holed
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advance corrosion on all inner wheel arches
o/s/f out rigger corroded and holed
No main beam warning light
Offside front door hinge dropped
Oil leak at engine area
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
No main beam warning light
Offside front door hinge dropped
Oil leak at engine area
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyre side wall cracking
o/s/f door hinge droped
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?
Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
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H987 FFE is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 102,061 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H987 FFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H987 FFE is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 11 July 1991.
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