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115,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front inner wheel arches and outer sills slight corrosion ! NOT HOLED
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front bracket (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front bumper support bracket corroded and broken
Emissions not tested co to high on first test had to abandon 2nd test due to water escaping from header tank (7.3.A.1)
vehicle extensively undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
various areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
various areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Both Front Tyres Scrubbing On Outer Edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Both Front Tyres Scrubbing On Outer Edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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K478 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 K478 CKX, 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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K478 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1993.
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