MOT Status
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73,021 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Several Places (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting split (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
all tyres perished and cracking
exhaust rubbers perished
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M401 KOM is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 M401 KOM, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M401 KOM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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