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Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure fit x 2 exhaust rubbers. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator leaking ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator leaking ()
Electrical wiring inadequately secured alternator insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight coolant leak from radiator
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board centre box blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight coolant leak from radiator
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition,
rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition,
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished
rear brake flexy hose deteriorating
slight run-out on n/s & o/s front brake discs
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M417 KOM is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 M417 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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M417 KOM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 September 1994.
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