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53,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
lower rear gearbox mounting rubber bush splitting
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
lower rear gearbox mounting rubber bush splitting
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corosion to front brake discs
dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter
exhaust mountings deteriating
oil leak
slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings
slight play in o/s of steering rack
wiper blades smearing screen
auxhilery battery feels loose
dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter
exhaust mounting deteriating
surface corosion to front brake discs
dampness to steering rack gaiters
slight blow from exhaust front pipe area
slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings
some play in rear wheel bearings
surface corosion to front brake discs / slight binding to front wheels when rotated
track rod ends boots starting to deteriate
vehicle tested under wet coditions
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
dampness to steering rack gaiters
slight blow from exhaust front pipe area
slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings
some play in rear wheel bearings
surface corosion to front brake discs / slight binding to front wheels when rotated
track rod ends boots starting to deteriate
vehicle tested under wet coditions
exhaust mounting starting to perish
slight binding to front wheels when turning
slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning
slight play in o/s of steering rack
slight weep from o/s steering rack gaiter
some surface corosion to front discs
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
exhaust mounting starting to perish
slight binding to front wheels when turning
slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning
slight play in o/s of steering rack
slight weep from o/s steering rack gaiter
some surface corosion to front discs
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
all exh rubbers perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
exhaust system corroded slightly
nearside front wheel arch corroded slightly
offside front wiper blade deteriorated
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
exhaust system corroded slightly
nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded
offside front wiper blade in poor condition
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers and passenger seat runners slightly worn
slight play in steering rack
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M496 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 M496 RNN, 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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M496 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 September 1994.
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