MOT Status
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125,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
whole underside of vehicle has been welded and repaired in multiple places and under seal has been applied
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch is holed and weak but not structual but has large hole
Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary both (3.4 (b) (i))
whole underside of vehicle has been welded and repaired in multiple places and under seal has been applied
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lots/various upper bodywork (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases &/or manifold/head area (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills/underbody + both sides front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake area damp/stained (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt missing both sides (7.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated!
exhaust mountings poor/weak but system support satisfactory!
lots of bodywork out of perscribed areas + cannot fully see all!
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front jacking points weak
wheelarches corroded
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/ under sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front jacking points weak
wheelarches corroded
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s sill weak
Nearside 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)
n/s sill weak
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust weak
n/s/r suspension noisey
o/s/r brake pipe has surface rust
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust weak
n/s/r suspension noisey
o/s/r brake pipe has surface rust
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both front brake discs slightly corroded
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front wheel arch has slight corrosion
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in o/s track rod end
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K849 HCH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 K849 HCH, 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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K849 HCH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.
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