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Front Coil spring corroded n/s/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Low Coolant
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Under caravan exhaust mounts both deteriorated/damaged.
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Low Coolant
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Under caravan exhaust mounts both deteriorated/damaged.
offside and nearside door step undersealed
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn control insecure low note and difficult to use (7.7 (b))
Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outrigger/body and suspension mounts corroded and coated in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release cable partly seized and difficult to open (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cover perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing panel to bumper mount area corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated engine loom on subframe area (4.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective now temp repaired with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective now repaired to back of lens with glue/tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp insecure bulb holder (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn control insecure low note and difficult to use (7.7 (b))
Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outrigger/body and suspension mounts corroded and coated in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release cable partly seized and difficult to open (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber cover perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing panel to bumper mount area corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated engine loom on subframe area (4.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective now temp repaired with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure rear reflector was insecure on the rear of the headlamp (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective now repaired to back of lens with glue/tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp insecure bulb holder (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear brake back plates are corroded
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both rear brake back plates are corroded
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust rubbers are perrished
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip in windscreen
slight oil leak
chip in windscreen
slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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K551 XFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K551 XFJ, 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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K551 XFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1993.
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