MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
UNDER BODY AND CHASSIS MEMBERS SHOWING LIGHT CORROSION ?? CLEAN AND SEAL /LUBRICATION NEEDED ??
Exhaust blow from manifold
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear light panel insecure
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
General corrosion under vehicle suspension,steering ans brakes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
General corrosion under vehicle suspension,steering ans brakes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under side of vehicle corrorded
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under side of vehicle corrorded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside and offside front bumper mounts corroded resulting in movement of bumper
oil leaks
slight exhaust blow
EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED
FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE OUTER SLEEVE'S PERISHED
METAL BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT CORRODED
ALL RUBBER EXHAUT SYSTEM MOUNTS PERISHED
BATTERY INSECURE
CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT CLASP OUTER COVER DAMAGED
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ALL RUBBER EXHAUT SYSTEM MOUNTS PERISHED
BATTERY INSECURE
CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT CLASP OUTER COVER DAMAGED
BATTERY INSECURE
NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CLASP COVER DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BATTERY INSECURE
NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CLASP COVER DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED
SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON OFFSIDE REAR
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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K398 ABA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 K398 ABA, 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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K398 ABA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 April 1993.
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