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46,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
some corrosion on inner wing seams
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective slight play
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective slight play
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly twisted center (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield attached to bulkhead, above exhaust manifold (fire damage )
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly twisted center (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield attached to bulkhead, above exhaust manifold (fire damage )
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all suspension parts rusty
front cross member rusty
front drive shaft joint noise
under side rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Post load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Corroded throughout
Exhaust mounting defective Center section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Before load sensing valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Post load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Corroded throughout
Exhaust mounting defective Center section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to cylinders covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left-hand drive headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to cylinders covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
middle exhaust rubber missing
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
middle exhaust rubber missing
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
showing signs of surface rust under vehicle
slight engine oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)
Front bumper corroded
Front engine oil leak
Lower under body showing signs of corrosion
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
water tank on rear leaking
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front 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)
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J506 SKV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 J506 SKV, 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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J506 SKV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 November 1991.
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