MOT Status
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101,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Offside Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam Offside Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Offside Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective split in pipe (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed excessive hc 4000hc risk of emissions analyzer block (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits test aborted risk of equipment damage (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam will not stay on position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Fuel pipe chafing next to radiator (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
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)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front outrigger/chassis corroded but not within perscribed area
Offside Rear wheel bearing worn/noisy
Offside offside front sill/inner arch corroded but not within perscribed area
exhaust mounting rubbers perished
gas tank strap insecure
offside front inner arch corrosion but not in perscribed area
offside rear wheel bearing noisy
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded
osf wiper poorly clearing the screen
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
osf wiper poorly clearing the screen
rear tyre pressures low
corrosion to inner sills os ns
osr tyre very close to fouling rear suspension
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to inner sills os ns
osr tyre very close to fouling rear suspension
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant leak,water pump belt hanging off
engine oil leak
osf coil spring possible broke,cant fully see it
osr tyre very close to osr leaf spring,possible worng wheel fitted
rear exhaust rubber broke
rear slights slight interaction
wipers poor condition slight smearing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
fuel tank very rusty at offside front edge
rear gearbox mount rubber detached
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
fuel tank very rusty at offside front edge
rear gearbox mount rubber detached
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
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K398 SGD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 SGD, 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 SGD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 May 1993.
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