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78,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly damaged.
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly damaged.
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant light on
Exhaust rubbers well perished - need attention
Exhaust well corroded
Front discs pitted
Light corrosion to o/s/f chassis
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded
Slight oil leak
n/s washer poor
o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Coolant light on
Exhaust rubbers well perished - need attention
Exhaust well corroded
Front discs pitted
Light corrosion to o/s/f chassis
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded
Slight oil leak
n/s washer poor
o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes perished
exhaust well corrode and rubbers poor
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust well corrode and rubbers poor
n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded to limit
exhaust rubbers perished
exhaust well corroded
front brake discs pitted
horn is poor
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f wheel bearing has play
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
sump corroded
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust rubbers perished
exhaust well corroded
front brake discs pitted
horn is poor
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f wheel bearing has play
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
sump corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brakes pulsing in use
fuel mixture set very weak
metal brake pipes to n/s/f quite corroded
metal brake pipes to o/s/f corroded to limit - best to renew as unable to assess condition fully
slight exhaust blow at centre joint
slight play in o/s track rod end
front brakes pulsing in use
fuel mixture set very weak
metal brake pipes to n/s/f quite corroded
metal brake pipes to o/s/f corroded to limit - best to renew as unable to assess condition fully
slight exhaust blow at centre joint
slight play in o/s track rod end
Exhaust rubbers perished
Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded
Slight oil leak from sump gasket
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
n/s headlamp aim close to lower limit
o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded on limit!
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust rubbers perished
Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded
Slight oil leak from sump gasket
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
n/s headlamp aim close to lower limit
o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded on limit!
Both o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
Exhaust rubbers perished
Oil leak from sump gasket + sump plug
Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split
o/s/f outer cv boot perished
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
Exhaust rubbers perished
Oil leak from sump gasket + sump plug
Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split
o/s/f outer cv boot perished
all advisory items from initial test still apply
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
brake pedal bushes worn
horn weak and on limits
offside and nearside track rod ends slight play
offside front metal brake pipes corroded and on limits
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
slight play in steering uj and on limits
some damage to offside front flexi brake hose,but no chords exposed
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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K370 OCR is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K370 OCR, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K370 OCR registered?
K370 OCR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 January 1993.
Is K370 OCR safe to buy?
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