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79,919 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near flexi brake pipes (2.4.A.3)
all 4 wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
O/S FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s front coil spring corroded.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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M42 PVH 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 69%.
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 M42 PVH, 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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M42 PVH is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1994.
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