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85,614 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower near sill and seat belt anchor point a repair is done with fibre glass (internally)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower near sill and seat belt anchor point a repair is done with fibre glass (internally)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle and some suspension components corroded in places
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/R/14 C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seal has corrosion behind cover away from prescribed area
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible fading (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both headlamps condensated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear metal pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section(box) (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear metal pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
clutch heavy
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
clutch pedal heavy
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M979 UOO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 M979 UOO, 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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M979 UOO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1994.
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