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30,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working all position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working all positioning lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion due to age
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
all suspension parts showing signs 0f corrosion due to age
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working all position lights inop front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion due to age
suspension parts showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall split on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
suspension components showing signs of corrosion due to age
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable mounting broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts melted to exhaust and chafing on steering system (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s & n/s sill holed o/s floor holed support panels not part of test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s rear tyre wall showing sign's of cracks
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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M585 RFS is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 M585 RFS, 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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M585 RFS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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