MOT Status
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40,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
discs corroded from standing
hand brake outer casing weak
needs oil spraying under vehicle
Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)
Rear both sides leaf springs inverting slightly
tyres perishing / splitting both rear and nearside front
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight misfire from engine at revs
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight misfire from engine at revs
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
gearbox rear mounting split
n/s rear handbrake cable swolen
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
gearbox rear mounting split
n/s rear handbrake cable swolen
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r handbrake cable outer swelled
corrosion on sump
slight corrosion on exhaust
front flexi hoses,ends rusting
water pipe laying on exhaust
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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M970 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 M970 RNU, 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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What year was M970 RNU registered?
M970 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1994.
Is M970 RNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M970 RNU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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